Lab Engineering Technician V

General Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing 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.
• 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, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Performs soils and aggregate testing in a laboratory environment.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATES RESULTS AS DIRECTED BY THE LAB MANAGER.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATION: Obtain internal Soils Certification within the first 6 months.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.