Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

Terracon is looking for a Traveling Construction Materials Technician II. This position involves 100% travel throughout our "Rocky Mountain" division, including Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington.

In this role, you will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile projects such as transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and other projects across many geographical areas. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and who is looking to advance their construction material testing career.

• Per Diem allowance to assist with travel costs.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Support for professional development through covering certification costs.
• Opportunity to progress to higher-level positions.

• Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative, and others regarding the construction site, project requirements, testing observation, and inspection requirements and results.
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.

• Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and specified procedures.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Assist higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintain assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F‑150 or equivalent.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience or equivalent in training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• ACI certification in one or more of the following areas:
• Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

• Certifications in one or more of the following areas:
• NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils)
• NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist)
• ICC certification in Reinforced Concrete, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post‑Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI).
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in Visual, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Radiographic, or Ultrasonic Testing.
• Other national, regional, state, or local materials‑related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

This position has been categorized as a "Remote Only" position. Remote Only employees do not have a designated workspace in an office and typically work from home or another location.

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