Construction Materials Technician/Laboratory Manager

Description

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, logical manner and exercise discretion and good judgment in accomplishing assigned tasks and goals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Requirements

IME is looking for a self-motivated individual to work, under the supervision of senior engineers, on a wide array of projects. Responsibilities include include field and laboratory testing of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt. Projects to be tested include earthwork, concrete placement, asphalt paving, and masonry construction. Travel is dictated by our clients and projects.

Travel up to 50%

• The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 6-8 years experience in construction materials testing.
• Must be able to follow instructions, and work independently, or as part of a project team.
• Proficient with computer programs associated with editing PDF formats (Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu or similar).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean record.
• Become proficient with computer programs associated with Microsoft Office Suite operating systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion.
• US DOT HAZMAT Certification for Portable Nuclear Gauges preferred.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of laboratory and field-testing equipment and procedures.
• Proficiency in applicable software tools, including MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat (or similar).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, and drug/alcohol test
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and intellectual skills.
• Any relevant experience with field and/or laboratory construction materials testing experience is desirable.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the field and laboratory is often loud; the use of hearing protection may be required for extended periods.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing I certification preferred
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive and effective professional relationships with clients, and colleagues.
• High School diploma or G.E.D

Benefits

Salary Grade- $32.19 - $37.43 (Staff III)

• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay, Comp Time.
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care.
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Dues.
• Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Work Schedule, ID Theft Protection.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance