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Overview

The Engineering Technician II position involves performing field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials. The role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and adherence to safety standards while maintaining quality on all projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
  • Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, and client representatives regarding project requirements.
  • Transport material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
  • Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in written and digital reports.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
  • Assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
  • Follow safety rules and practices and report safety issues to management.
  • Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
  • Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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How this job compares in Avondale, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 184 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Avondale, AZ

Avondale, AZ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 488 other active welding openings from 277 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Arizona.

Terracon currently has 2 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (14), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (14), and GTI Fabrication (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Phoenix at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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