Laboratory Testing Technician

Terracon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a lab technician to perform laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will communicate with supervisors and project staff and prepare written and digital reports for daily submission.

Under close supervision you will gain experience, document findings, maintain equipment, and follow strict safety standards to ensure quality across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in construction materials testing preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist on basic testing and observations under supervision.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate data and results to Laboratory Supervisor.
• Submit documentation and results as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work areas; follow safety rules.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with laboratory supervisor, project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Laboratory Supervisor. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. Adhere to strict safety standards.

General Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with laboratory supervisor, project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Laboratory Supervisor. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Laboratory Supervisor and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.