What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Lab Technician position at ESP Associates?
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.
Responsibilities
- Perform soils and concrete testing on lab samples for Civil Engineering projects
- Perform and/or coordinate timely calibrations and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.
- Obtain/maintain certifications for performing field and laboratory construction materials testing through a program approved by a State DOT (CTTP). First certification paid by McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Operate and maintain a company truck during working hours.
- Be prepared for field and lab work
- Keep Lab area clean and workable.
- Responds to requests of Lab Supervisor regarding laboratory activities needed.
- Aids in ordering and obtaining supplies for materials lab.
- Always strive to improve your job performance.
- Be cordial and patient with all fellow employees, owners/clients, and others associated with your job.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Direct lab testing experience performing and understanding laboratory tests including, but not limited to: Moisture-density relationships, Atterberg Limits, Proctor, Gradation and Classification analysis.
- Experience with managing a lab’s Quality Management System (QMS) records
- Demonstrates initiative and creativity with strong mathematics and problem-solving skills
- Time Management and Planning
- Strong work ethic with the ability to exercise independent judgement
- Microsoft Office Suites (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred
- Lab management or supervisory experience
- Advanced lab testing experience including permeability, CBRs, direct shear/triaxial, etc.
- CTTP Certifications in Soils, Basic Aggregates and Concrete Strength, and Asphalt Mixtures.
- ACI certified in Concrete Testing
- Onsite experience with construction materials testing and special inspections
- Experience with Radioactive Materials Program and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) duties
MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility beginning of a quarter following 3 months’ employment)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
- HSA Savings Account
- Additional Optional Insurances Available