Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician I

Terracon•Columbus, GA

14h

About The Position

Performs field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. The technician communicates with project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others about the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. The role transports material samples and identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis, and prepares and submits written and digital reports of data and observations for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. The technician maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and work areas, may assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites, and adheres to strict safety standards. Under close supervision from higher-level technicians or staff professionals, the technician assists with tasks and performs basic testing and observation duties. The position requires clear documentation of findings and results, communication with the Project Manager about information and data accuracy, and submission of documentation and results as directed. The technician takes on progressively greater training and responsibility, maintains assigned equipment, follows safety rules and project requirements, completes pre-task planning, reports safety concerns to management, and maintains quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others regarding sites, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, work areas, and assigned equipment.
Assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites, as needed.
Under close supervision, assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties.
Document findings and results, communicate information and discuss data accuracy with the Project Manager, and submit documentation and results as directed.
Follow safety rules and requirements, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.