Construction Materials Technician in Training - Houston, United States - Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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Job Description:
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TECHNICIAN IN TRAINING
Come to Terracon and discover what great looks like Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with great people and work on great projects.
Working safely is an uncompromising commitment at all levels of the company to ensure everyone goes home safe to their family each and every day.
Our Houston Office currently has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician-Entry Level within the Construction Materials Department.You will learn to perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
This is a great opportunity for a person who is ready to take a step in a new career.Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- Under direction of senior technicians, staff professionals or project managers, learns and assists with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observation 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 pretask 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
- Successful completion of related internal safety and technical certifications
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Preferred Requirements:
- Related work experience in construction helpful, but not required
- Current industry certifications for materials testing a plus, but not required
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide.
Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package.Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
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