Lab Technician II

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.
• Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
• Assist higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration.
• 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.
• 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.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred qualifications include certifications such as:
  • NICET Level II in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils).
  • NICET Level II in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist).
  • ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post‑Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding).
  • AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI).
  • ASNT Level II in more than one of VT, MT, PT, RT, UT.
  • Other national, regional, state, and local Materials‑related certifications requiring experience and written examination.
• Required qualifications:
  • ACI certification as Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician, or certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.