Would you like to explore more and take your career to the next level? Join our Traveling Construction Materials Technician team in Minnesota, where you can embark on new opportunities, develop professionally, and contribute to thrilling projects. This position involves 100% travel for our Minnesota operations to support testing of new power transmission lines.

In this position, you will travel 100% of the time to work on multiple high-profile power transmission line projects in northern and southwestern Minnesota. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling, working on various high-profile projects, and who is looking to take their construction material testing career to the next level.

What Terracon Has to Offer You! In addition to our robust benefits, our traveling team will receive a Per Diem allowance to assist with travel costs, a monthly cell phone stipend, support for professional development through covering certification costs, and a chance to progress to higher-level positions.

If your passion lies in working on projects that help the community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company!

General Responsibilities: Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.

Provides clear documentation of findings and results.

Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.

Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.

Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.

Maintains assigned equipment and related calibration.

Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.

Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.

Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Required Certification: 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.

Preferred Certification: Certifications in one or more of the following areas: NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Concrete, Soils.

NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist

ICC certification in the following categories: Reinforced Concrete

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 expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. $21.50 - $30.25 per hour About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. 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. 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.