Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician III

Terracon•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician III 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 site conditions, project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results. The role transports identified material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis, and prepares and submits written and digital reports with work data and observations for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. The technician maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and work areas, may assist with technician scheduling and dispatch, and follows strict safety standards. The position performs testing, observation, and inspection according to training and specified procedures; documents findings; and conducts basic data checks for accuracy before submitting results. The technician is proficient in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and/or laboratory testing. The role may include training lower-level technicians or leading other engineering technicians on laboratory or larger field projects. It also involves equipment maintenance and calibration, pre-task planning, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent training and related experience.
Experience using a laptop computer and Microsoft Word and Excel.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
Materials: ACI certification in one or more of the following: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
Steel: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or ASNT Level II for structural steel and/or nondestructive testing services.
Facilities: Relevant certification for the services or project requirements, such as Registered Roofing Observer (RRO).
Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in two or more applicable areas, including NICET Level II Construction Materials Testing certification in Asphalt, Concrete, or Soils.
NICET Level II Geotechnical certification in Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, or Generalist.
ICC certification in two or more categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, or Structural Steel – Welding.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
ASNT Level II certification in more than one of Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
Other national, regional, state, or local materials-related certifications requiring experience and a written examination may be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials in accordance with training and specified procedures.
Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others about construction sites, project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Tabulate and prepare work data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Provide clear documentation of findings and results, and perform basic analysis to verify data accuracy before communicating and submitting it.
Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas; maintain equipment and calibration.
May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.
May train lower-level technicians and lead engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
Follow safety rules and practices, perform pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.