Construction Materials Technician

Terracon • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Construction Materials Technician performs field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. Under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals, the technician assists with tasks and basic testing and observation duties. The role includes communicating project and testing requirements and results to project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others as applicable. The technician transports identified material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis, prepares written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager, and maintains equipment, vehicles, and work areas. The technician may also assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.

The position carries progressively increased training and responsibility. It requires adherence to strict safety standards, pre-task planning, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successfully complete related internal safety certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.
• Assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.
• Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others regarding site conditions, project requirements, testing requirements, and results.
• Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate and prepare written and digital reports of data and observations as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results, discuss data accuracy with the Project Manager, and submit documentation and communicate results as directed.
• Maintain and clean assigned equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• May assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
• Follow safety rules and other project safety requirements, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Undertake progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED