Engineering Technician 2

Flux Resources is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to join one of our clients in Portland, Oregon. This is a contract assignment paying in the $50-$55/hr range. In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have ACI Field Tech I certification.

Under general supervision, performs specialized materials testing assignments, including collecting and preparing samples of materials; tests and analyzes asphalt, concrete, aggregate, soils and other common construction materials; operates and maintains testing tools and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Materials Testing Technicians are responsible for performing specialized collecting, testing, analysis, logging, storing and disposing of samples of asphalt, concrete, aggregate and soils. Incumbents also operate and perform maintenance and upkeep of materials testing laboratory equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests materials in the field and laboratory, including concrete, asphalt, aggregate and soils; tests concrete cylinders for compressive strength; cuts and caps miscellaneous masonry units to test for compressive strength; tests soils and aggregate for compaction, sieve analysis, gradation and sand equivalents; performs accurate calculations for soil, concrete and aggregate testing.
• Stores and logs samples to be tested; retrieves cylinders from field projects; disposes of tested samples.
• Maintains, repairs and calibrates testing equipment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature used in materials testing in various situations.
• Modern materials testing procedures, standards and requirements, including American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) procedures.
• Operation and use of materials testing equipment, including Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) test methods, standards and procedures.
• Construction and manufacturing methods and specifications related to materials tested.
• Algebra as applied to testing formulas.
• Standard procedures for storing and disposing of samples.
  
  

Ability To

• Conduct a wide variety of materials testing assignments, including sampling and testing concrete, soil and aggregate for various physical properties.
• Properly calibrate, operate and maintain materials testing equipment.
• Record, read and interpret field and laboratory notes.
• Perform materials testing computations and record results.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau management and staff, contractors and others encountered in the course of work.
  
  

Training And Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, trade school or vocational school, or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of materials testing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring bureau to accommodate the limitation.

Critical Skills Needed and Special Requirements (include trainings and safety/other equipment needed for position):

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license.
• ODOT Asphalt Tech, Density Tech, Embankment Tech, and Aggregate Tech certifications. (preferred but not required)
• Nuclear densometer safety training certification
• ACI Field Tech I certification