Construction Materials Laboratory Technician at ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, Inc

Spokane Valley, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Testing, Soil Testing, Aggregate Testing, Concrete Testing, Asphalt Testing, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Calibration, Attention To Detail, Basic Math Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Driving Record Maintenance

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Description ALLWEST is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Spokane, WA team. Our team of diverse and driven professionals fosters an environment of collaboration and growth. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing firm serving the Inland Northwest and beyond. We have six offices located in Idaho, Washington and Montana. If you have a desire to work with a dynamic team, grow your career and have a high level of personal accountability, we want to talk with you! Overview: Perform and document routine laboratory tests for the purpose of supporting the Testing and Engineering departments and/or verifying conformance to project plans and specifications. Essential Duties and responsibilities: Under direction of the Laboratory Manager set up and operate the appropriate laboratory testing equipment to perform the required testing on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt. Provide timely and accurate test results in the proper format as per specifications, building codes, company policy and procedures. Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations. Participate in keeping the equipment and the workspace clean and organized. Communicate professionally with project managers, senior field staff, project engineers, and other laboratory personnel. Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required. Provide quality customer service including meeting quality standards for services and an overall positive representation of company values and expectations. Perform all duties in a manner that supports individual and co-worker safety. Record hours worked daily in the company time-keeping system. Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing (We're willing to train someone with the right aptitude and willingness to learn.) ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician preferred WAQTC certification preferred Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device to complete daily field reports Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. alone and maneuver up to 75 lbs. with assistance Strong attention to detail Ability to accurately apply basic math skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service approach Must have a clean driving record On-the-job training provided. If you have applicable experience, that's great, but we'll gladly train someone with the desire and aptitude to learn! ALLWEST Benefits We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company, which means that strong company performance is rewarded to all members of our team. Eligible full-time employees have access to the following benefits: Company paid medical, dental and vision Short and long-term disability, life, accident, FSA, and HSA options Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match ALLWEST Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify employer.

Responsibilities

The technician will perform and document routine laboratory tests on soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt to support engineering departments and verify conformance to specifications, operating appropriate testing equipment under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. Essential duties also include assisting with equipment maintenance and calibrations, maintaining a clean workspace, and communicating test results accurately and professionally.