Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III Terracon - 3.2 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I High school diploma or GED Driver's License ACI Certification Full Job Description Cedar Rapids, Iowa Job

ID 34649BR

United States General Responsibilities:

Terracon has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician III to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA.. Our Construction Materials Technician III will perform various testing, observation, and inspection on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt. 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 in the _(city)_ area and in the Terracon laboratories. Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position. Safety is Terracon's most important core value! Terracon provides a safe work environment for our employees and safe practices for our technicians to follow. Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) is about care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day. We will hold ourselves responsible not just for our own safety and wellbeing, but for that of everyone around us. We will all develop a mindset intolerant of any incidents or injuries no matter how minor or infrequent.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

Perform sample tests, observation and inspection 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. 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. Transports materials safely from various job sites to the lab using a company provided full size pickup truck. 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. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. This is an opportunity to become a member of a successful team, be part of the construction process and make a career at a steady, growing organization.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel 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 operations Successful completion of related internal safety and technical certifications Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history 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.