Roadway Testing Technician

Ttl-Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plan

Vision

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off accrual

Job summary

TTL in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Roadway Testing Technician to support construction materials testing and highway inspections. The role involves documenting results, field observations, and communicating findings to engineers and project managers.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of materials testing experience, be able to work outdoors year-round, and hold a valid driver's license. The position requires some travel and variable hours, with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of construction materials testing or roadway inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field density testing on soil, base and asphalt using nuclear gauge methods.
• Perform proof rolling, subgrade verification and material sampling per plans.
• Maintain and calibrate field testing equipment; ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Support testing activities and assist other field technicians as required.

Skills

Field testing

Communication

Plan interpretation

Outdoor endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Founded in 1964, TTL is an engineering design firm focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. From site and corridor selection to due diligence, design, and construction services, TTL is your trusted partner providing single-sourced custom solutions for complex infrastructure development. With more than 500 team members across the Southern United States, TTL provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering; transportation design and CEI; geotechnical engineering; environmental consulting; construction materials engineering and testing; and surveying, GIS, and mapping.

At TTL, we are driven to serve our clients, driven to serve our communities, and driven to serve our people. TTL not only provides a great work/life balance, but we provide excellent employee benefits such as

• a robust health & dental plan
• vision
• 401(k)
• flexible spending accounts
• generous paid time off (PTO) accrual

TTL is searching for a Roadway Testing Technician based in Savannah, GA. This role will assist with construction materials testing and highway inspections to verify compliance with project plans and specifications in accordance with GDOT, AASHTO and ASTM standards. This position will include documenting test results, inspections and field observations and communicating findings to contractors, engineers and project managers.

Build your Foundation. Build your Future. Build your Legacy.

Come to TTL.

What You'll Do

• Conduct field density testing on soil, aggregate base and asphalt using nuclear gauge methods
• Perform proof rolling, subgrade verification and construction material sampling while reviewing project plans and specifications to ensure testing meets project requirements
• Maintain and calibrate field testing equipment and ensure all testing and field activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes and safety protocols
• Support construction materials testing and assist other field technicians with testing inspections and project needs as required

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of construction materials testing or roadway inspection
• Ability to communicate professionally orally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and specifications
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Possess sufficient stamina to work in outdoor (hot & cold) environment
• This position requires working outside year-round.
• Project schedules often dictate working hours. Therefore, the candidate should understand that work schedules will vary (early mornings, late evenings) and will be hectic at times. Some weekend work may be required.
• Roundtrip travel to jobsites will be required (typically less than 100 miles); however, opportunities for out-of-town work (regional) may be necessary to support other TTL offices.

Preferred Certifications

• GDOT Quality Control Technician (QCT) certification

Job Type: Full-time

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug and motor vehicle record check