Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician I

MacKay Sposito is seeking a full time Geotechnical Lab/CMT Technician I to join our Lab Services team in Fort Collins, CO. We aspire to bring talented individuals to join us as we grow our impact on the clients and communities we serve through excellence in design, planning and project execution.

This Technician will be  responsible for performing quality control services, including testing and observation of constructed civil works. The primary objective is to identify defects in products before completion and release. This role involves determining the characteristics of constructed materials in relation to project plans and specifications while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment; we’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety procedures and regulations.
• Conduct compliance testing as per established procedures.
• Perform testing and observation of materials and structures to ensure quality standards.
• Document findings and generate reports for review.
• Work collaboratively with team members and contractors to maintain quality control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-3  years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred qualifications:

• WAQTC Certification
• ACI Field Tech. 1 Certification
• Experience within the construction industry

Technical skills and abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Perform calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Follow detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
• An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives. 

Our Values
At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. 
We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hour depending on experience.  

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 
As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Open until filled.

Salary : $19 - $20