Description

GEOTECHNICAL LAB TECH

Location: Austin, Texas

General Requirements:

• Enjoys repetitive work
• Geology background helpful but not required
• Can follow instructions exactly
• Dependable

The GEO Lab Tech runs tests on soil samples, such as:

• Moisture content tests
• Atterberg tests
• Unconfined tests
• Minus 200 tests
• Swell tests
• Hand penetrometer
• Soil identification and classification

Other geotechnical laboratory testing as required. We challenge you to Google some of these soil tests and watch videos about how they are conducted. It will give you insight into what this job is all about!

Responsibilities consist of:

• Communicating test status and results to Lab Supervisor and/or Department Manager
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Adhering to deadlines
• Ability to be flexible during peak times
• Promoting a safe work environment and maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Assisting with AASHTO proficiency testing as required
• General lab duties including keeping the lab and equipment clean and organized
• Great attention to detail is required

Skills needed:

• Ability to work as a team, multitasking, and organizational skills a must
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management
• Understand importance of QC in the laboratory
• Computer skills -- Word, Excel
• Good math aptitude

IMPORTANT NOTE: This job does not require a degree; we will gladly train the right person who has a positive attitude and is ready to be part of a growing company.

This lab is not the sterile, white-coat laboratory of the movies. This lab is not a medical lab. We are not looking for someone with a chemical, biology, or other science degree. This job is very different. You will be working with soil and discovering the many facets of what's in that soil.

Hourly wage is $15-16 depending on experience.

Terradyne Engineering offers health benefits plus 401(k) with matching, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance and a small company atmosphere in which to work. We are a growing company. Currently we have eight branches in four states. Are you ready to grow with us?