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TERRACON

Engineering Technician II

Rochester, NY

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g ... A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Preferred ...

TERRACON

Engineering Technician III

Rochester, NY · On-site

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g ... A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Preferred ...

TERRACON

Engineering Technician II

Rochester, NY · On-site

$19.50 - $23.50/hr

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g ... A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Preferred ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory driver in Rochester, NY is $22.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Laboratory Driver is responsible for transporting medical specimens, lab supplies, and equipment between laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. They ensure timely and safe deliveries while following proper handling guidelines for biological samples. Laboratory Drivers may also be responsible for maintaining vehicle cleanliness, completing logs, and adhering to transportation regulations. Punctuality, attention to detail, and knowledge of healthcare logistics are key aspects of this role.

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To thrive as a Laboratory Driver, you need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, keen attention to detail, and knowledge of safe material handling, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, scheduling apps, and occasionally cold storage equipment is typical, and certification in hazardous material transport may be required. Dependability, time management, and strong communication skills help Laboratory Drivers excel when coordinating with lab teams and adapting to tight delivery schedules. These competencies ensure the safe, timely, and accurate transport of sensitive specimens and materials crucial to laboratory operations.

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Laboratory Drivers often deal with tight deadlines and must ensure that specimens or sensitive materials reach their destination safely and on time, which can be challenging in busy urban areas or adverse weather conditions. Proper documentation and adherence to safety protocols for handling biohazardous or temperature-sensitive materials are also critical. Regular communication with laboratory staff and logistical teams is essential to stay updated on urgent pickups, route changes, or special delivery instructions. Successfully managing these challenges requires organization, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy.

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Staff Engineer (EIT) -- Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY • On-site

Construction Material Testing
Civil Engineering Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$85K - $115K/yr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Staff engineers get the full exposure this industry can offer: geotechnical investigations, materials testing programs, forensic assignments, and report writing under the supervision of licensed professional engineers. You will see the ground truth behind design assumptions on projects from building pads to heavy industrial programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and observe drilling and field testing programs;
  • Reduce and review laboratory data;
  • draft geotechnical and materials reports;
  • Support forensic investigations, coring programs, and distress evaluations;
  • Coordinate field crews and laboratory scheduling on assigned projects;
  • Progress toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam support.
Qualifications:
  • BS in Civil Engineering or related;
  • EIT certificate or exam scheduled;
  • Field-willing: real projects, real dirt, real weather;
  • Clear technical writing;
  • Interest in geotechnical, materials, or forensic practice.
What a week in this job looks like:

One week you are logging borings behind a drill rig and hand‑classifying samples; the next you are reducing consolidation data, drafting a geotechnical report, or standing on a distressed slab with a senior engineer working out why it moved. Staff engineers here rotate through geotechnical investigation, materials programs, and forensic assignments deliberately, because engineers who have touched all three make better calls for the rest of their careers. You will write constantly, and your writing will be edited hard by licensed engineers who care that a recommendation says exactly what the data supports, no more and no less. There is also the unglamorous middle of engineering that no classroom teaches: coordinating a drill crew and a landowner, chasing a utility locate, deciding whether a boring can shift ten feet without breaking the investigation. You will learn to make those calls, document them, and move.

Licensure, mentorship, and where this leads:

This role is built around your path to the PE. You work under licensed professional engineers who review your work and sign what you grow into, your experience record is structured with licensure in mind, and exam support is part of the deal. EIT certification in hand or an exam date scheduled is where we expect you to start. From licensure the paths open: project engineer on geotechnical programs, materials engineering and laboratory direction, or the forensic practice, where engineering judgment meets evidence and occasionally a courtroom.

Pay, schedule, and travel:

Salary runs $85,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and progress toward licensure. The schedule mixes office and field unevenly, drilling programs and big pours do not respect calendars, but field time is the point at this stage, not a burden. Texas-based engineers work from the Sugar Land hub across active programs; project deployments to major industrial sites are defined‑scope assignments with terms set before travel, and they are the fastest experience accumulator this industry offers.

Safety, quality, and the standards we work under:

You will work inside a documented quality system, on active construction sites and drill rigs, with the training, PPE, and pre-task discipline that implies. Report review is layered and real: data, analysis, and language all get checked before anything carries the company's name. You will also learn the professional side of caution early, what a recommendation commits, what a seal means, and why the engineers you respect say less and support it better.

How hiring works, and our commitment:

Expect a technical conversation with a licensed engineer, not a personality quiz, and a clear offer. The role requires field capability on construction sites and drilling operations, a valid driver's license, and pre-employment screening consistent with jobsite requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider every applicant without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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