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Construction Materials Technician I

Terracon
Terracon Salary
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Adhere to strict safety standards, including driving. 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.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
  • Arrive to the project sites in a timely manner.
  • Submits clear and accurate documentation of findings and results daily.
  • Communicates with dispatcher, project manager and contractor on a regular basis.
  • Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
  • Maintains assigned equipment and vehicle in clean working order.
  • Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Follow the Smith System’s five keys to driving. Perform 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
  • 6 months experience required.
  • Obtain ACI Field Grade 1 certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

  • ACI Field Grade 1 certification.
  • WAQTC certification.

Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career.  Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon anticipates paying $20 to $23 within the salary range for this position. Ask us how to get Premium Pay for work outside of normal working hours.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.

Salary : $20 - $23

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