Traveling Construction Materials Technician III

Terracon

Traveling Construction Materials Technician III performing field and lab testing for Terracon. Collaborating with project teams and ensuring safety standards in construction materials inspection.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction materials testing and inspection, with a strong focus on safety standards and effective communication with project stakeholders. Proficient in data reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with industry certifications and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NICET Level II Certification in Construction Materials TestingNICET Level II Certification in GeotechnicalAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding InspectorACI Certification in Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IExperience with Microsoft Word and Excel

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Hard Skills

Construction Materials TestingField TestingLaboratory TestingData ReportingObservation and InspectionSafety Standards ComplianceMaterial Sample TransportEquipment MaintenanceScheduling and DispatchDocumentation Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Laptop ComputerMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

NICET Level II CertificationAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding InspectorACI CertificationCertified in Radiation SafetyASNT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction MaterialsSoilsAggregatesConcreteAsphaltSteelGeotechnical EngineeringNondestructive TestingSafety StandardsProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in two or more of the following areas:
NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils.
NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist
ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
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.
Required Qualifications:
Materials
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.
Steel
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or
Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: ASNT Level II
Facilities
Relevant certification for the services or project requirements (e.g. Registered Roofing Observer (RRO))
All
Successful completion of related internal safety cer

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off
holidays
education reimbursement
various bonus programs