Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

About the role

This position involves 100% travel throughout our "Eastern Midwest" division including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. It offers an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and looking to advance their construction material testing career.

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 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.

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.

Qualifications

• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician, Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Skills

• 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.
• Absorb and assist with complex tasks.
• Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• 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.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $27.50/hour
Minimum Salary: $19.50/hour

Schedule

Full-time, 100% travel.