General Responsibilities:
Are you interested in a career in construction engineering and inspection/testing industry but don’t know how to get started? Let Terracon help you get started! We’re looking for a Construction Materials Lab Technician to join our talented team. Our lab techs are an integral part of the Testing Laboratory which evaluates soil, concrete and other construction materials to ensure they meet specific design standards. After training you may be working independently or as part of a team testing construction materials. Being reliable, detailed oriented, and working safely are just a few skills Terracon greatly values in this position.
The job includes tracking samples and testing dates, recording quality assurance data, observing and conducting tests on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. As a Laboratory Tech I team member, you will be working under the direction and supervision of experienced staff, until fully trained on a sampling procedure. Duties will include: understanding the project requirements, conducting testing and observations in a soils lab setting, recording and verifying sample data. All testing results and observations must be tabulated and submitted daily in an electronic report. All reports and timekeeping are done daily. All work will be conducted in accordance with Terracon’s IIF Safety culture.
Terracon provides the following:
- Terracon supports employees in getting Certifications
- Terracon provides raises based on additional Certifications
- Truck provided for occasional field work for skilled drivers
- Inhouse safety and skills training
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Team Member will communicate routinely with their Lab Supervisor, PMs, and contractors.
- High Level of Integrity: this job requires you to make decisions that can affect the structural integrity of buildings, and the safety of the general public.
- Team Members are expected to maintain a clean work area
- Team Members are expected to participate in our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) safety program, adhering to strict safety standards designed to ensure that you go home safe every night.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Assist higher level Team Members on complex tasks
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience
- Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
- Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Concrete Strength Testing Technician
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
The chemistry that holds our materials team together is made of integrity, creativity, and care. We represent Terracon’s largest technician and inspection workforce and ensure the materials used to build the nation’s roads, bridges, airports, stadiums, and other structures are safe and sound. With our broad range of qualifications, specialized certifications, and building materials professionals, we are on-site, evaluating and testing materials in real-time to keep the pace of our clients’ project, collecting and reporting data digitally to deliver critical insights. With our nationwide footprint of offices and laboratories, bench strength, flexibility, and diverse capabilities we identify issues and expedite solutions whenever problems arise.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
