Freedom to explore
Traveling Construction Materials Technician I
- Remote
- Regular, Full Time
- Job ID 29393BR
- United States
As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
Highlights
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Career advancement opportunities
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Annual bonus and spot bonuses
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Opportunity to work in multiple locations
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Paid Training
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Safety focused
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Company vehicle while on the job
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Overtime opportunities
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Cell phone reimbursement
Success Profile
- Collaborative
- Safety Driven
- Timely
- Quality Committed
- Results Oriented
- Good Communicator
Responsibilities
Traveling Construction Materials Technician I
- Remote
- Regular, Full Time
- Job ID 29393BR
- United States
Job Description
Would you like to explore more and take your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team, where you can embark on new opportunities, develop professionally, and contribute to thrilling projects nationwide. This position involves travel, and applicants must live within a two-hour radius from one of our offices located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, or Maryland.
In this position, you will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and more in many geographical areas. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and who is looking to take their construction material testing career to the next level.
What Terracon Has to Offer You!
In addition to our robust benefits, our traveling team will receive a Per Diem allowance to assist with travel costs, a monthly cell phone stipend, support for professional development through covering certification costs, and a chance to progress to higher-level positions.
If your passion lies in working on projects that help the community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company!
General Responsibilities:
The Traveling Construction Technician will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, and asphalt. Throughout the projects, you will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects and further tested in Terracon laboratories. Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- Travel to and from projects as they are assigned to you
- Under direction of staff professionals or project managers, assists with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
- Document and prepare sample testing and observation data using a laptop or tablet device; submit findings accurately to a Project Manager and effectively communicate testing and inspection results.
- Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
- Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
- Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Maintains quality standards on all projects and works cohesively as a team.
- Transports materials safely from various job sites to the lab using a company provided vehicle.
- 100% Travel Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience required.
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
The national standard salary range for this position is $17.20 - $24.00 per hour. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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’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.
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.
Career Snapshot:
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Map out your career path
Here, you have the freedom to explore diverse opportunities – you’ll be able to evolve your occupational status with a process that includes an investment in long term learning and a commitment to personal fulfillment. No matter the path, you’ll soar sky high.
Benefits
To build an exceptional team like ours, you have to offer the best support.
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Healthcare
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Paid Time Off
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Dental
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401(k)/ Retirement Plans
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Professional Development
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Life and Disability Insurance
