Laboratory Technician

Job Details

Employee will have the following minimum duties and responsibilities:

• Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned:

• Concrete /CMU Testing (concrete cylinder/CMU/core prep and crushing,

Specialty concrete testing, etc.).

• HMA testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.).
• Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, atterberg,

Gradations, specialty, strength, etc.).

• Aggregate testing.

• Perform assigned testing in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results. These methods include ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, US Corp of Engineers, etc.
• Meet priorities and deadlines as directed by Direct Report.
• Maintain and calibrate (or verify calibration) testing equipment, including documentation of such calibration. Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space. Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
• Maintain company paid training (in house and external) and certifications; to include regular review of pertinent testing methods.
• Represent the company in a professional manner through face to face, verbal and written communication. This includes communication with clients, coworkers, project managers and others.
• Use laboratory equipment in a safe manner to include company vehicles and understanding, adhering and participating in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety Program (random drug testing, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion).

• Lift and carry equipment (60+ pounds) and/or sample containers.
• Perform other legal and moral duties as assigned by supervisor/manager, including but not limited to, field observation, sampling and testing.

Employees shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sufficient math, science and English writing skills to record and analyze laboratory results.
• Possess valid Texas driver’s license and meet company’s automobile insurability requirements.
• Enthusiastic and receptive attitude.

Ability To:

• Communicate well. This includes verbal and written (English) communication both through email and through word processing and spreadsheets.
• Present a professional appearance to best represent the Company.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Comply with all attendance requirements as noted in the Employee Handbook.
• Pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, random and reasonable cause testing during employment.

Preferred:

• TxDOT certification and experience – SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202; 1A and or 1B.

• ACI Field Grade 1, ACI Aggregates, ACI Concrete Strength.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Key responsibilities and essential functions are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veterans