**Work Location: Wellington, FL but will travel to job sites daily **

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a Federal Background Review

Position Description: Construction Laboratory Technician

Position Description

• The required skills shall include a minimum five years of experience and shall be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing long periods of time.
• Performs a variety of non-professional technical work in the specialized engineering field of geotechnical and materials engineering.
• The work requires a practical knowledge of testing procedures and techniques based on engineering principles and the skill to apply these procedures.
• Conducts laboratory and field testing to determine the engineering properties of soils, aggregates, rock, concrete, soil cement, concrete aggregate, and asphalt aggregate.
• Testing is conducted in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI) or other applicable standards.
• The technician will obtain proper size samples, prepare the samples and test apparatus and conducts the tests.
• In addition, the technician will complete the test result forms, produce the proper calculations and noting any discrepancies from the standard test methods.
• Tests may include, but are not limited to, particle size analysis, moisture content, fines content, ph of soils, organic content, proctor tests, atterberg limits, maximum and minimum dry density, relative density of soils, nuclear density, sand cone testing, specific gravity, permeability, etc. and other specific tests related to soils, soil cement, concrete, asphalt and aggregates as needed.
• In addition, maintains organization and cleanliness of the laboratory facilities and equipment on a daily basis.
• Discards and store samples at designated locations.
• Performs calibrations of laboratory equipment as necessary and notifies when new equipment or supplies are needed.
• Performs data entry of testing results and assists in preparation of reports.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, well-organized and responsible testing operation, and prompt, accurate test reports.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• ACI Level 1 and nuclear gauge certifications highly desirable.
• 5 years of experience in laboratory testing
• 5 years of experience in material testing
• Must have sand cone testing
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Knowledge of business office procedures

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees and the public
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.