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Tetra Tech, Inc. Construction Materials Technician - Bill in Billings, Montana
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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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Ability to travel and perform field work (approximately 25% or more travel required).
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 60lbs.
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 / hour to $24.00 / hour. 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...
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