Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

About Terracon (Company Profile)

• Company Overview: Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm. It is comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds dedicated to solving engineering and technical challenges, operating from more than 180 locations nationwide. Established in 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. The company’s growth is attributed to its talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and fostering career growth opportunities.

• Vision and Culture: Terracon’s guiding vision is “Together, we are best at people.”

• Benefits: The company demonstrates its commitment to its employees through an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role, and job status, available programs include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

• EEO Statement: Terracon operates as an EEO employer. They actively encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. The company maintains a strict policy against discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, or military status.

Job Description

• General Responsibilities: This position is primarily focused on conducting field and laboratory testing of various materials, specifically concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.

• Essential Roles And Responsibilities:
• Performs sampling or testing procedures as directed.
• Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel.
• Transports equipment, specimens, or documents to field personnel, the laboratory, clients, or other offices.
• Provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
• Performs cleaning of equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks.
• The role includes a commitment to developing the employee, with a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.

• Requirements:
• A high school diploma is required.
• Candidates must have a BS degree in progress in a science or related field. Acceptable fields include environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, or geology.
• The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.