Materials Testing Technician III

About the Role

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 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 while adhering to strict safety standards, including safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and specified procedures.
• Arrives at project sites in a timely manner and provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates regularly with dispatcher, project manager, and contractor.
• Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and/or laboratory testing.
• May train lower-level technicians and lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drives a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices, performs pre-task planning, and reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• ACI certification Field-Testing Technician Grade I.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete certification.

Pay

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