Outdoor Materials Testing Technician • Certification Paid & Growth

Terradyne Engineering Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K Match

PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Terradyne Engineering is seeking a construction material testing technician to inspect, test, and evaluate soils, aggregate, and concrete to meet project specs and regulatory standards. You will perform field and lab tests and generate test records for project compliance.

The role requires a can‑do attitude, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and lifting up to 60 pounds. ACI certification is preferred, and a valid driver license with clean MVR may be required.

Qualifications

• Field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Clean MVR, background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregate, and concrete as needed.
• Generate field records of test results and related construction activities for project compliance documentation.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain a "can do" attitude.
• Lift and carry up to 60 pounds and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Outdoor work

Communication

Safety protocols

Time management

Organization

ACI certification

Driver license

MVR checks

Construction materials

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Job Summary

As a construction material testing technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating different construction materials to ensure they meet project specifications and regulatory standards.

About Terradyne Engineering

At Terradyne Engineering we have been the experts in geotechnical and environmental engineering since 1995. We love giving back to our community, and here are some of the organizations we support: American Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; Operation Finally Home, and this is to name a few.

Here at Terradyne Engineering we pay for any certifications needed that the team member needs to be successful in his/her career! The opportunity to increase your pay is available after 90 days of employment when you pass a needed certification! We invest in your career!

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregate, and concrete as needed.
• Generate field records of test results and related construction activities for project compliance documentation.
• We need employees with a "can do" attitude who can work flexible hours. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Work outdoors in different weather conditions. Lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Responsible, reliable, accurate, dedicated, honest -- some of the traits we are looking for in our employees. We are a company that wants our folks to succeed.

Job Skills & Requirements

• ACI certified (Preferred)
• Love and enjoy working outdoors.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to conduct field and laboratory testing on different construction materials.
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds.
• Always adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Attention to details.
• Possess time management and organizational skills
• Clean MVR, background and drug screening.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to read and understand data and document collected information.
• Constructions experience (Preferred, not required)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager

Benefits

• Medical insurance (United Healthcare)
• Dental & Vision (Guardian)
• 401K Match (Principal)
• PTO accrual since (start accruing since your 1st workday)
• 7 Paid Holidays (It varies per job site/client needs)
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and growth.
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Terradyne Engineering Core Values

Integrity| Loyalty | Commitment to excellence | Ambitious/Hardworking | Passionate | Humility