Materials Testing Technician

About the Role

Opportunities are available across Colorado. Candidates may identify a preferred work location and are encouraged to indicate interest in additional Colorado offices. Specific openings, assignments, and work locations may vary based on business and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.
• Communicate with the Project Manager, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and other applicable parties regarding site conditions, project requirements, testing and inspection activities, and results.
• Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Prepare and submit accurate written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• May assist with technician scheduling and dispatch.
• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards.
• Perform testing, observation, and inspection in accordance with training, project requirements, and specified procedures.
• Clearly document findings, observations, test data, and results.
• Review data for accuracy before communicating results and submitting documentation to the Project Manager.
• Communicate project information and test results to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Transport samples and documentation to the laboratory while maintaining proper sample identification.
• Maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, work areas, and applicable calibration records.
• Operate a company vehicle, such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent, as required.
• Follow safety rules and project-specific requirements, complete pre-task planning, and promptly report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all assigned projects.

Level-Specific Scope and Responsibilities

• Engineering Technician I

• Work under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.

• Assist with assigned tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties.

• Communicate results and submit documentation as directed by the Project Manager.

• Progressively assume additional training and responsibility as proficiency develops.

• Engineering Technician II

• Independently perform routine testing, observation, and inspection within completed training and established procedures.

• Perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal.

• Assist higher-level technicians with complex tasks.

• Engineering Technician III

• Demonstrate experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing, inspection, and/or laboratory testing.

• May train lower-level technicians.

• May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.

Requirements

• Education and Experience

• Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent, at least 6 months of relevant experience.

• Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.

• Technician III: High school diploma or equivalent, 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.

• Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history.

• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

• Experience using a laptop computer and Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

• Required Certifications By Level

• Engineering Technician I:

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.

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

• Engineering Technician II:

• ACI certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I and/or Concrete Strength Testing Technician.

• Radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification.

• Engineering Technician III: Required certification depends on the assigned service area.

• Materials: ACI certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I and/or Concrete Strength Testing Technician, plus radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification.

• Steel: American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or ASNT Level II certification appropriate to structural steel and/or nondestructive testing services.

• Facilities: Relevant certification for assigned services or project requirements, such as Registered Roofing Observer (RRO).

• Preferred Certifications

• Depending on the position level and assigned work, preferred credentials may include one or more applicable national, regional, state, or local certifications.

• Technician III candidates are generally expected to hold certifications across multiple applicable areas.

• Other materials-related certifications requiring experience and a written examination, when determined appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.