Materials Testing Technician I

Terracon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks Materials Testing Technicians to support projects across Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont offices. You will perform field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and steel, and communicate results to the project team.

Responsibilities include transporting samples, preparing reports, and maintaining equipment with strict safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience; a valid driver’s license may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Observe and inspect soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.
• Communicate results to Project Manager and team.
• Transport samples to the laboratory with documentation.
• Prepare data in written and digital reports for daily submission.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and work areas; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Data documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

ACI certification

Nuclear Density Gauge certification

Job description

General Responsibilities

We are seeking Materials Testing Technicians to join our team and support projects across our Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont offices.

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with 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. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. 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 Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.