Construction Materials Testing/Engineering Technician
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Regular, Full time
- Job ID 3544
Build the Future. Start Your Career with Terracon.
Terracon is hiring multiple Construction Materials Technicians in Dubuque, IA!
Looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, learn new skills, earn certifications, and be part of major construction projects in your community? Join Terracon's growing team and build a long-term career in the construction and engineering industry.
As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll perform field and laboratory testing on soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and reinforcing steel to help ensure the quality and safety of construction projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, receive paid training, and earn industry-recognized certifications as you grow within the role.
- Perform testing and inspections of construction materials on project sites and in the laboratory
- Record and report test results using a tablet or laptop
- Communicate findings with project managers, contractors, and clients
- Transport materials safely between project sites and the laboratory
- Maintain testing equipment and follow quality standards
- Participate in ongoing technical training and certification programs
- Follow Terracon's industry-leading safety practices
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to work outdoors and on active construction sites
- Willingness to obtain industry certifications and learn new skills
Preferred
- Current construction materials testing certifications
- Ability to obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months
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.