What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at RISE GROUP INC?
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Description
As a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician, you will perform light to moderate labor-intensive laboratory duties and testing under the direction of the Lab supervisor. Minimal analysis of data required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform higher level and routine lab index testing of soils, concrete and asphalt to determine compliance with project specifications with limited supervision.
• Perform testing using specialized equipment designed to collect data from the various construction materials.
• Compile paperwork into reports for review by supervisor(s).
Work Environment: This job operates in both a laboratory setting as well as a professional office environment. Position will entail frequent exposure to dusty environments as well as occasional exposure to outside work and sedentary work.
Physical Demands:
Continuous:
• Lifting under 40 lbs.
• Standing Frequent:
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs
• Reading, typing and computer input
• Stooping, walking, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches
• Able to judge depth, have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional:
• Sedentary work
Qualifications
- Degree or skills acquired from a College or Technical school
- Previous experience in a geotechnical laboratory
- Ability to troubleshoot instruments and equipment
- Ability to acquire certifications from OSHA, NICET, NETTCP, ICC and ACI Preferred Education and Experience
Who We Are
The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.
Our Culture
At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you’ll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.
The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
