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INTRODUCTION

As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

• Under direction of senior technicians, staff professionals or project managers, 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 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire

• Current industry certifications for materials testing a plus, but not required

BENEFITS

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.

LOCATION

Sioux City, Iowa

Regular, Full Time

Job ID: 36465BR

United States

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.