What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Soils Laboratory Technician position at Arcosa Inc.?
What You'll Do
- Receive, label, and prepare soil samples for laboratory testing
- Perform tests including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctors, sieve analysis, hydrometer, and density calculations
- Operate laboratory equipment (ovens, balances, compactors, shakers, hydrometers, etc.)
- Record test data accurately on worksheets, spreadsheets, or LIMS
- Verify calculations for dry density, percent passing, corrections, and classification data
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment
- Communicate unusual or nonconforming results to leadership
- Participate in certification and competency training
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
- High school diploma or GED (Associate’s/Bachelor’s in science or engineering, preferred)
- Experience in a soils / geotechnical / construction materials lab, preferred
- Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail
- Willingness to follow ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT procedures and written instructions
- Familiarity with TxDOT, City of Houston, and Harris County testing procedures
- Experience with Proctors, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, or hydrometer analysis
- NICET Soils Level I or II certification or interest in obtaining
- TxDOT SB101, 103, 201, 202 certification or interest in obtaining
- Experience with LIMS or QC digital data entry systems
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a physical laboratory environment
- Able to stand for several hours per day and work for long periods without a break
- Able to work in dusty, noisy environment
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for annual performance increases
- 401k program with employer matching
- Room for growth and career advancement
- Health insurance
- Dental & vision Insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid short term/long term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays