Traveling Field Materials Testing Technician II

Terracon; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to join our team and advance your materials testing career across the Southeast division, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and coastal Georgia. This role involves 100% travel to work on transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and other high-profile projects nationwide.

You will perform field tests on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, document results, manage samples, and support project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of materials testing experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Materials testing

Field testing

Observation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NICET Level II Construction Materials Testing

ACI certification: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

ACI certification: Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Nuclear Density Gauge operation

Radiation safety certification

Job description

Terracon is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to join our team and advance your materials testing career across the Southeast division, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and coastal Georgia. This role involves 100% travel to work on transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and other high-profile projects nationwide.

You will perform field tests on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, document results, manage samples, and support project