Review your understanding of materials of construction. Make sure you know the how and why of testing concrete. Read the ASTM's of soil and concrete testing.
You drive to the office to pick up needed testing equipment such as nuclear density gauge or concrete equipment. Drive to the site. Normally, you have a concrete pour in the morning to test. Then the rest of the day you may be sent to another site for a concrete pour or do soil compaction testing...
Day in the Life
Consulting Agency
Terracon
Materials Technician