Materials Technician
: Job Details :

Location: Albany, NY

Title: Construction Materials Technician

Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 1-2 (max) days/week involving night work and the occasional Saturday (weather dependent).

Must Haves:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license (clean record)
• Able to pass drug and background check
• Good communication skills (will be client facing)
• Prior experience with field/lab testing (concrete, asphalt - slump testing, air density testing, nuclear gage, etc.)

Plusses:

• ACI/SCDOT/Earthwork Certifications/ICC - note: can get candidates with certifications higher pay.

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking for “Materials Engineering Technicians” for a large engineering consulting firm in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will perform regular testing, observation, and inspection of construction projects. They will communicate about the project site and project requirements with the PM, other engineering technicians, and the client. Each day, they will go to the office to meet with their manager, go to the job site, perform necessary responsibilities for the client; check-in with the PM with testing results; and contact dispatcher for another assignment or go home if work is complete. They will work on a single project site or go from project to project all within 1.5hr - 30 min of the Albany area (given company vehicle for commute/paid for time in car). They will monitor fill placements, soil placements, work with concrete cylinders, and test concrete as it's placed. They will also transport material samples for further testing and analysis, and complete appropriate laboratory data entry. At the end of each day, they will complete a digital report of their findings. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, maintain and clean equipment, and adhere to strict safety standards.

WHAT IS TERRACON?

Terracon is a national engineering consulting firm that provides services to it's clients. They specialize in materials, geotechnical, environmental, and facilities services. They ensure that buildings and infrastructure perform adequately during long periods of time, and work with clients to prevent replacements, deterioration, and potential failures.

GREAT THINGS ABOUT TERRACON/SELLING POINTS:

• Over 50 benefits including 2 weeks PTO, education reimbursement, legal services and a travel agency
• Yearly raises every March
• Employee owned, employees can buy stock in it
• They pay for training and certifications
• Push career development and advancement within the company
• Didn't lay anyone off during Covid or 2007-2009 Recession
• Amazing culture, look after their people, love self-motivation