Construction Materials Laboratory Technician

ALLWEST is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Hayden, Idaho team. Our team of diverse and driven professionals fosters an environment of collaboration and growth. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing firm serving the Inland Northwest and beyond. We have six offices located in Idaho, Washington and Montana. If you have a desire to work with a dynamic team, grow your career and have a high level of personal accountability, we want to talk with you!

Overview:

Perform and document routine laboratory tests for the purpose of supporting the Testing and Engineering departments and/or verifying conformance to project plans and specifications.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Under direction of the Laboratory Manager set up and operate the appropriate laboratory testing equipment to perform the required testing on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt.
• Provide timely and accurate test results in the proper format as per specifications, building codes, company policy and procedures.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Participate in keeping the equipment and the workspace clean and organized.
• Communicate professionally with project managers, senior field staff, project engineers, and other laboratory personnel.
• Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required.
• Provide quality customer service including meeting quality standards for services and an overall positive representation of company values and expectations.
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports individual and co-worker safety.
• Record hours worked daily in the company time-keeping system.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Preferred Certifications:

• Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing (We're willing to train someone with the right aptitude and willingness to learn.)
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician preferred.
• WAQTC certification preferred.
• Nuclear gauge safety training preferred
• Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device to complete daily field reports.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. alone and maneuver up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately apply basic math skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service approach.
• Must have a clean driving record.

On-the-job training provided. If you have applicable experience, that's great, but we'll gladly train someone with the desire and aptitude to learn!

ALLWEST Benefits

Qualified employees have access to:

• Company paid medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance
• Optional, disability, accident, life insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Support for further certification training

$20 per hour. Pay range is dependent on years of experience and certifications obtained.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACI / WAQTC / ICC / or Nuclear Gauge Certification (Preferred)
• driver's license with an acceptable driving record (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hayden, ID 83835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20