What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing Technician position at OWN?
In 2023, we changed our name from Anderson Engineering, Inc. to OWN, Inc. to be more reflective of our team and the mindset that makes us go. While the name may be new, the links to the past have led us to what we are today : a community of talented employee-owners driven by mutual success.
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.
We are looking for a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Springfield team.
Responsibilities may include :
- Conduct field inspections of construction projects, following established protocols and procedures.
- Perform materials testing, including but not limited to soil compaction, concrete slump, asphalt density, and aggregate properties.
- Collect samples from job sites and transport them to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
- Perform laboratory tests on construction materials, such as concrete, soil, and asphalt, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Record and analyze test data accurately and meticulously, ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed reports, documenting findings, test results, and any necessary recommendations or corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure that construction projects meet specified standards and requirements.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including OSHA regulations, to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
- Continuously expand your knowledge and skills in construction materials testing and inspection techniques through training and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the proper handling and storage of testing equipment and materials.
Required Skills / Abilities
When you join us, you can find your OWN way through :
1. Community . Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.
2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.
3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees - equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can't claim.
5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations - we take our work seriously but not ourselves.
6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you're on the winning team.
It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.
OWN, Inc. is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled
