Traveling Construction Materials Technician III

Terracon; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to travel extensively while working on high-profile projects across the nation. You'll be responsible for performing field and lab tests on construction materials, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a focus on professional development, this position provides opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a real impact in the construction industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on diverse projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Per Diem Allowance

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Professional Development Support

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing procedures.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Communicate findings to project managers and clients.
• Travel to various project sites for testing and inspection.

Skills

Field Testing

Laboratory Testing

Data Analysis

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Nuclear Density Gauge

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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.

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

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

• Travel to and from projects as they are assigned to you
• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
• Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and or laboratory testing
• May train lower level technicians
• May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs 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:

• 100% Travel is required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  

Materials

• 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.
  
  

Steel

• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
• Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: ASNT Level II
  
  

Facilities

• Relevant certification for the services or project requirements (e.g. Registered Roofing Observer (RRO))
  
  

All

• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  
  

Preferred Certification:

Certifications In Two Or More Of The Following Areas

• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils.
• NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist
• ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
  
  

The national standard salary range for this position is $21.75 -$30.25. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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