Geotechnical Lab Tech in Training

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community "We care for our communities"
• Integrity "We act with integrity"
• Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do"
• Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement"
• Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"

Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Geotechnical Laboratory Technician in Training to join our Consultants team in the San Antonio, TX area. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for sampling, processing, and testing materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results. These methods include American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Department of Transportation (DOT), US Corp of Engineers, etc. Other responsibilities include:

• Perform physical/index/chemical geotechnical laboratory testing, as assigned. 
• Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
• Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.
• Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods.
• Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.
• Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or possess at least one current relevant industry certification, such as SB 101 certification or other comparable industry certifications as required. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements

If no certifications are currently held, will be required to obtain at least one of the industry certifications as designated by supervisor with support of the firm, within six months of employment. Employment contingent upon meeting these requirements. Good oral and written communications skills, ability to read and understand procedures, specifications, instruction, labels, reports, etc. Must have some knowledge of basic math and science to analyze lab results.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance from others) to include, but not limited to, sample containers and equipment. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.), toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.), fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.), wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.), risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff), vibration (soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.). Regularly work in outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) .The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work may require out-of-town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran

Drug Free Workplace

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