Level 2 Asphalt Lab Technician for ODOT District 3

True Inspection Services, a Mannik & Smith company division is currently seeking an Asphalt Lab Technician Level 2

Job Summary:

The Lab Technician performs asphalt and related raw materials testing to ensure adherence to federal, state, and/or client specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing asphalt to ensure adherence to federal, state, and client specifications.
• Performs testing and analysis on asphalt.
• Performs aggregate sampling and testing
• Performs density testing n asphalt pavements.
• Completes required reports of data and submits them on time.
• Communicate test results to all appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the correct use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and for following appropriate health and safety practices.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality while working with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have a significant internal or external effect.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials used.
• Experience with asphalt lab equipment.
• Knowledge of the paving process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Awareness of one’s professional capacity
• Proficiency in interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software currently in use at TIS and/or any project-related applications.

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of the Advanced Structures Test

AND

• ODOT Asphalt Concrete School, Levels 1 and 2
• Aggregate Certification-Level 1 and 2
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing certificate

Should be familiar with

• Knowledge of the operation of the NCAT ignition oven
• ASTM/AASHTO standards
• AASHTO T209-Maximum specific gravity and bituminous paving mixtures
• ASTM D3203-Percent air voids in compacted mixture
• AASHTO T27-Sieve analysis for fine and coarse aggregates
• AASHTO T248-Reducing samples of aggregate to testing size
• AASHTP T11-Washing material finer than the #200 sieve
• AASHTO T27-Sieve analysis for fine and coarse aggregates
• AASHTO T19-Unit wt. and voids in aggregate
• AASHTO D5821-Determining the percentage of fracture particles in coarse aggregate

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, frequently walking, talking, and standing are required.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.