Traveling Construction Materials Technician II

Job Description

We invite you to 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 100% travel throughout our "Eastern Midwest" division, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

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 more. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on a variety of high‑profile projects, and who is looking to take their construction material testing career to the next level.

Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor’s representative, and others regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing needs. Transport material samples with associated documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports for daily transmittal.

Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and specified procedures.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Assists higher‑level technicians on complex tasks.
• Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.
• Drives a vehicle such as a Ford F‑150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices, performs pre‑task planning, and reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintains quality standards on all projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of materials testing 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 one or more of the following categories:
    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 more than one of the following areas:
    Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
  • Other national, regional, state, and 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 at an office and typically work from home or another location.

The national standard salary range for this position is $19.50–$27.50 per hour. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final compensation will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

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