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Terracon; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a candidate for field and laboratory testing positions in Richmond, Virginia. Responsibilities include conducting tests on concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates as well as assisting other personnel. Applicants should be pursuing a BS degree in a related science field, with less than one year remaining to complete their degree. This role provides a progression in training and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field.
• Ideal candidate has less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.
• Perform sampling or testing as directed.
• Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel.
• Transport equipment, specimens or documents.
• Clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Assist other technicians or professional staff.

Education

High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

This position will conduct field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs sampling or testing as directed.
• Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel.
• Transports equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set‑up.
• Cleans equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field (environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, geology).
• The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.