Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician

Description

• Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Assists with generating and the preparation of final laboratory reports and furnishes to project manager upon review and approval by the laboratory manager.
• Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, daily.
• Assists with supervising lab technicians, coordination of staffing needs, and daily work schedules.
• Furnishes draft testing reports. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements.
• Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project.
• Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
• Performs testing and measurements with the direction of project manager, lab manager or supervisors.

Requirements

• Possesses effective written, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients, and outside agencies.
• Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks.
• ACI, NICET, CALTRANS, ICC; preferred, but not required
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Has the knowledge to learn and demonstrate the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision.
• ACI Strength Testing Technician, Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician (Level 1 and 2), and Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certifications or ability to obtain certifications immediately.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and masonry is ideal but not required.
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited to the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab-related materials, up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• On-the-job training will be available.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance