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Summary:
Tetra Tech’s AASHTO accredited laboratory and field testing and inspection program has a wide range of equipment, facilities, and staff to support engineering design and construction quality control. Our laboratories conduct testing for soil, rock, and construction materials that range from common index tests or sophisticated triaxial shear, permeability, and consolidation tests. Field testing and inspection projects include airport terminals and runways, dam and spillway construction, all sizes of commercial construction, and civil infrastructure. Technicians and inspectors are certified by ACI, MDT, WAQTC, AWS and other appropriate agencies.
The Construction Materials Testing Technician will complete field and laboratory testing, observations, and inspection of construction materials over a variety of construction types including but not limited to civil and structural. Materials commonly tested and inspected for quality include soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt, bolting/welding, wood, spray applied fireproofing and others. Full benefits include 401(k), 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off, numerous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts, Voluntary Identity Theft Protection, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more.
Your Role:
- Performs work as directed in accordance with training and specified ASTM, AASHTO, MDT, MPWSS, County, City etc. procedures.
- Communicate testing, observation, and inspection results to Tetra Tech project manager, client quality assurance representative, contractor quality control representative, and others as required.
- Follow designated chain of custody processes to collect and transport material specimen to laboratory for analysis.
- Maintains Tetra Tech internal and accredited quality standards including training, equipment calibrations, equipment maintenance, and reporting.
- Use reporting software to create clear, accurate, and well written reports for submittal and review by designated Tetra Tech senior staff.
- Some overtime and weekend work required.
- Follow and adhere to all Tetra Tech safety guidelines and standards.
- Significant career advancement potential for motivated, professionals in a fast-growing portion of an industry leading global engineering and consulting company.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or similar is preferred, but will train the right candidate with a background in the construction industry.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant or related experience.
- Must have strong mathematical aptitude.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Computer skills in Microsoft office suite, especially Excel.
- A strong candidate will have one more current ACI, WAQTC, AWS, or CWI certifications.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Target salary range: $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
About Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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