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Traveling Construction Materials Engineering Technician I
Quick overview
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationBryant, United States
ConcreteScheduling
Job description
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.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform assigned field and/or laboratory testing, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable project requirements and established procedures.
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely documentation of findings, observations, testing activities, and results. Communicate information to the Project Manager and discuss the accuracy of data in preparation for submittal. This aligns with responsibilities already contained in Terracon’s Engineering Technician and laboratory technician materials.
- Properly identify, handle, document, and transport material samples to support accurate testing and appropriate sample traceability.
- Operate, maintain, and clean assigned testing equipment, tools, vehicles, and work areas as required to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
- Communicate professionally with project managers, technicians, clients, contractors, and other project personnel regarding testing requirements, observations, site conditions, and results.
- Follow safety rules, practices, and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work and report safety issues or concerns to management. This language is specifically included in Terracon’s current technician materials.
- Maintain established quality standards on assigned projects. Terracon’s Engineering Technician Job Family specifically assigns technicians responsibility for maintaining quality standards.
- May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites based on business and project needs.
- Perform work under the level of supervision appropriate to the employee’s assigned Engineering Technician classification, experience, training, and qualifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the general nature and level of the position.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience required.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Must be willing to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.