Construction Materials Technician II

Terracon•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Love being on the move and seeing projects come to life? Join our team as a Construction Materials Technician and play a hands-on role in building the communities around us. You'll be out in the field and in the lab testing materials like soil, concrete, asphalt, and steel to ensure projects are built safely and to the highest standards. In this role, you'll: Conduct field and laboratory testing, inspections, and observations on construction materials. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors to support project success. Collect and transport material samples for additional testing and analysis. Document your findings through detailed digital and written reports that help keep projects moving forward. Maintain equipment, vehicles, and workspaces so you're always ready for the next challenge. Assist with coordinating technician schedules and project assignments when needed. Champion a culture of safety on every project, every day. Every day brings a new job site, a new challenge, and the opportunity to see your work make a lasting impact.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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 will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

Responsibilities

Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
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.