Construction Services Technician
Requisition #: 4202
Terracon Division: East - North East Division
Terracon Location: Hartford, CT
# of Openings: 3Description Construction Services Technician III General Responsibilities:
As a Construction Services Technician III with Terracon you will performcomplex field and/or laboratory tests as directed and/or Special Inspections as required. Exercise selection of test frequency and have the ability to make analysis of data. Under the direction of a staff professional, perform and/or assist with complex field and/or laboratory tasks. Reports to:Department Manager and/or Office Manager
Position Supervises:As required by position Essential Functions and Duties:
· Soils - observes placement of fill material and performs appropriate control tests. Reviews data for compliance with project requirements, reviews and/or observes soil conditions in simple footings or piers. Classifies soil, performs moisture-density, Atterberg limits and hydrometer tests, with limited supervision.
· Aggregates - performs specific gravity and absorption, abrasion, soundness, and deleterious substances tests.
· Portland Cement Concrete - performs unit weight and batch yield tests. Observes placement. Produces laboratory trial batches. Observes batch plant operations. Observes reinforcing steel placement.
· Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - produces mix design and field control tests, extraction/gradation analysis.
· Steel - reviews fabrication and field erection for compliance. Performs visual weld and high strength bolt inspection.
· Special Inspections - performs Special Inspections in accordance with the requirements of the International Code Council (ICC) for one or more certifiable types of construction, i.e., Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Structural Steel, Post Tensioned Concrete, Spray Applied Fireproofing and other Special Inspections as may be required locally. Safety Responsibilities:
* Complete safety orientation program.
* Abide by safety and personal protective equipment policies.
* Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
* Drive defensively, avoid preventable accidents and always wear a seat belt.
* Attend regularly scheduled safety training.
* Report all unsafe conditions to your Supervisor. Other Duties:
· May perform drafting when necessary.
· May perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, k |
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