Laboratory Technician - Soils/Concrete/Geotechnical

Company Overview:

• [Company] is an award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical and environmental engineering, construction materials testing and building facilities consulting services. Founded in 1988, the firm is ranked by ENR among the top engineering and environmental firms in the country. From our network of 40 offices strategically located across the United States, our expertise spans the nation and multiple industry sectors. Our commitment is to provide high quality and innovative engineering services. Setting the standard for service isn't just our tag line... it's the foundation of our business. M/F/D/V EOE and E-verify.

Responsibilities:

• This is initially a part-time position; 20-30 hours/week can be anticipated. When hired for this position you will be involved with routine geotechnical/construction materials testing laboratory assignments including: soils, concrete and masonry laboratory test performance, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, keeping the laboratory organized , calculations and data reduction of test results and other administrative duties, as appropriate.
• Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. Noise levels will typically be moderate to moderately loud. Some weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of what a laboratory technician may encounter and are essential functions of the position. You will be involved primarily with laboratory work involving long term standing and repetitive motions. You must have the ability to use your hands to handle, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit. You will have the ability to see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. Lifting – The employee will regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40 pounds [soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus]; frequently lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds [soils and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment]; and occasionally move more than 100 pounds [such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Local candidates preferred. This position has the potential to grow into a laboratory technician position.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED diploma or a civil engineering degree.
• 1+ years related laboratory/field experience.
• Required certifications - ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician and equivalent Soils Lab cert.
• Other certifications such as NICET Soils I/II/III, WACEL Soils/Concrete and Laboratory, are a plus.
• Experience performing routine laboratory soils and concrete tests, Proctors, etc., are required.
• If hired for this position you will join an office with a fun, business-casual atmosphere. ECS is committed to providing a diverse, drug-free work place and believes our employees are our greatest asset. We respect hard work and honesty in our employees. We provide ample industry related training and comprehensive benefits. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license verification required. Relocation is not provided for technician positions.
• Note: [Company] does not supply vehicles. While this is a laboratory position, there may be times when you will have to drive your own vehicle for work related activities; compensation is currently at $0.55/mile for use of your own vehicle for these work related activities.
• Note: When applying for this position please indicate your compensation expectations [$$/hr.]. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.