Materials Testing Technician II

Responsibilities

• Perform field 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 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 observations 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.
• Adhere to strict safety standards, including safe driving practices.
• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and specified procedures.
• Arrives at project sites in a timely manner.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates with dispatcher, project manager, and contractor on a regular basis.
• Assists higher-level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Drives a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects, including pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• WAQTC certification.
• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas:
  • Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I.
  • Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Preferred Certifications

• 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 one 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 Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI).
• 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, if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.