Materials Testing Technician III

• Minimum Salary: 24.5
• Maximum Salary: 29.5

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. Adhere to strict safety standards, including driving.

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Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Arrive to 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.
• Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and or laboratory testing
• May train lower-level technicians
• May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Qualifications

• 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 Certification:

• 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

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