Trainee Materials Testing Technician

Terracon; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Ohio seeks a field technician to perform and observe construction materials testing, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will document results for daily transmittals to the Terracon Project Manager and maintain equipment and safety practices on site.

You will work under close supervision, assist with testing duties, and communicate findings clearly. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required for this role, with

Qualifications

• Must have basic testing and observation aptitude.
• Ability to document observations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision learn and assist with basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices; perform pre-task planning and report safety issues to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities

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.

General Responsibilities

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, learn and assist with 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
• 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
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.