Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

Terracon Facilities; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician II to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to travel extensively across various high-profile projects, including transportation and commercial buildings. You will conduct essential tests on construction materials, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a commitment to professional development, you'll receive comprehensive training and certification support. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee ownership and community impact, and take your construction career to new heights.

Benefits

Per Diem Allowance

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Professional Development Support

Employee Ownership Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing.
• Experience with laptop and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on construction materials like concrete and soils.
• Document and communicate testing results to project managers.

Skills

Construction Materials Testing

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Technical Reporting

Traveling Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Testing Equipment

Job description

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Job Description

Would you like to explore more and take your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team, where you can embark on new opportunities, develop professionally, and contribute to thrilling projects nationwide. This position involves travel, and applicants must live within a two-hour radius from one of our offices located in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Tennessee.

In this position, you will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and more in many geographical areas. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and who is looking to take their construction material testing career to the next level.

What Terracon Has to Offer You!

In addition to our robust benefits, our traveling team will receive a Per Diem allowance to assist with travel costs, a monthly cell phone stipend, support for professional development through covering certification costs, and a chance to progress to higher-level positions.

If your passion lies in working on projects that help the community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company!

General Responsibilities

The Traveling Construction Technician will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, and asphalt. Throughout the projects, you will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects and further tested in Terracon laboratories. Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position.

Essential Role And Responsibilities

• Travel to and from projects as they are assigned to you
• Under direction of staff professionals or project managers, assist with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
• Document and prepare sample testing and observation data using a laptop or tablet device; submit findings accurately to a Project Manager and effectively communicate testing and inspection results.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
• 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.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects and work cohesively as a team.
• Transport materials safely from various job sites to the lab using a company provided vehicle.

Requirements:

• 100% Travel Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel
• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas:
• Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Preferred Certification:

• Certifications in one or more of the following areas:
• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in categories like Asphalt, Concrete, Soils.
• NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical categories such as Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist
• ICC certification in categories like Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, etc.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)
• ASNT Level II certification in areas like Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, etc.
• Other relevant certifications will also be considered based on experience and examination.

This position is categorized as a 'Remote Only' position, working from home or another location without a designated office workspace.

The salary range is $19.00-$26.70 per hour, with adjustments based on location, qualifications, and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employees nationwide. Since 1965, it has evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, committed to exceeding expectations and offering growth opportunities.

Our vision, “Together, we are best at people,” is reflected in our compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer, encouraging qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.