What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Laboratory Technician position at TTL, Inc.?
Founded in 1964, TTL is an engineering design firm focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. From site and corridor selection to due diligence, design, and construction services, TTL is a trusted partner providing single-sourced custom solutions for complex infrastructure development. With more than 500 team members across the Southern United States, TTL provides a wide range of services including civil and geotechnical engineering; transportation design and CEI; environmental consulting and remediation; construction materials engineering and testing; and surveying, GIS and mapping services.
At TTL, we are driven to serve our clients, driven to serve our communities, and driven to serve each other. TTL not only provides a great work/life balance, but we provide excellent employee benefits such as a robust health & dental plan, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.
For more information, please go to www.ttlusa.com .
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Construction Materials Laboratory Technician – Nashville, TN
Perform laboratory work in accordance with applicable ASTM and AASHTO standard procedures. Receives instructions on lab testing to be performed from supervisors, project professionals, and other technicians. Activities and materials typically encountered include but are not limited to tests for density, moisture content, permeability, gradation, consolidation, and strength with regard to soils, aggregates, flyash, rock cores, concrete, and masonry block.
Responsibilities
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug and motor vehicle record check. TTL is an EEO/AAP employer.
At TTL, we are driven to serve our clients, driven to serve our communities, and driven to serve each other. TTL not only provides a great work/life balance, but we provide excellent employee benefits such as a robust health & dental plan, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.
For more information, please go to www.ttlusa.com .
Build your legacy at TTL
Construction Materials Laboratory Technician – Nashville, TN
Perform laboratory work in accordance with applicable ASTM and AASHTO standard procedures. Receives instructions on lab testing to be performed from supervisors, project professionals, and other technicians. Activities and materials typically encountered include but are not limited to tests for density, moisture content, permeability, gradation, consolidation, and strength with regard to soils, aggregates, flyash, rock cores, concrete, and masonry block.
Responsibilities
- Develop skills required for specialized laboratory testing
- Compile accurate and detailed data, reports, and laboratory analyses
- Perform calculations utilizing basic mathematical skills
- Maintain routine laboratory instruments and testing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and relevant ASTM standards
- Use correct techniques and materials in accordance with industry standards, (e.g., ASTM AASHTO)
- Perform or schedule the calibration of testing equipment at the frequency required by the ASTM and AASHTO standards and also maintains the official records for the calibration activities
- Respond to AMRL and CCRL proficiency testing non-conformities
- Perform the testing for relevant ASTM's during on site assessments by both AMRL and CCRL representatives
- Demonstrates compliance with all required safety protocols
- Attends or completes weekly safety meetings or topics
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. College coursework or degree preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, particularly: Word, Excel, & Outlook
- Experience in Bentley gINT and AutoCAD preferred
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Maintain accurate recordkeeping and detailed laboratory analyses, reports, and field notes
- Work additional hours and weekends to complete tasks on or ahead of schedule
- Keep work areas orderly and assigned equipment and vehicles clean and in good working order
- Be responsive and professional when interacting with clients
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance along with polite and respectful behavior
- Demonstrate compliance with all required safety protocol
- Detail-oriented and organized with electronic information as well as physical samples
- Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug and motor vehicle record check. TTL is an EEO/AAP employer.