Traveling Construction Materials Technician IV

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🏈 Alabama, Louisiana, +2 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Terracon

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1965

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

🔬 Science

Construction • Consulting • Science

Terracon is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm that supports projects across the full lifecycle — from site selection and subsurface investigation to design & mitigation, construction materials testing/inspection, facility engineering, and asset management. The company provides geotechnical engineering, environmental services, materials testing, and facility consulting to commercial, federal, healthcare, industrial/logistics, power, and transportation sectors. With proprietary data tools and more than 200 U. S. locations and 8,000+ employees, Terracon delivers local presence and national resources for construction and infrastructure projects.

📋 Description

• Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel • Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractors, and other site personnel regarding project requirements and test results • Transport material samples and documentation to laboratories for further testing and analysis • Prepare, tabulate, and submit written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager • Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas • Perform advanced fieldwork and assist with project management • Train lower-level technicians and potentially direct or supervise engineering technicians • Assist with developing testing and inspection service scopes • Maintain equipment operation and calibration • Plan, schedule, and dispatch technicians to project sites • Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with project, department, and office managers • Track project data and status in the Construction Materials and Laboratory Management System (CMELMS) • Communicate project timelines, client needs, and project status to clients • Follow safety rules, perform pre-task planning, report safety concerns, and maintain quality standards

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience or equivalent training and related experience • Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel • Willingness to travel up to 100% and for extended periods without the ability to travel home • Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, and extended shifts • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required • Required ACI certification in one or more applicable areas, including Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Concrete Strength Testing Technician • Certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation • For steel work, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Level II certification • For facilities work, relevant certification for the services or project requirements • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Ability to adapt to changing project environments, jobsite conditions, and diverse team structures • Strong safety mindset and ability to identify hazards and mitigate risk • Experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing, inspection, and/or laboratory testing

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid time off and holidays • Education reimbursement • Various bonus programs • 100 percent employee ownership