Asphalt Lab Technician

True Inspection Services is a DBE, MBE, and EDGE certified engineering and construction management firm specializing in construction inspection and management services. Our project experience includes inspection of asphalt and concrete roadways, bridge construction and rehabilitation and coating inspection services. We have provided inspection services to both the public and private sector, including various state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, and retailers throughout Ohio, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Maryland.

ASPHALT LAB TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2 needed in ODOT District 7 - Sidney. OH

True Inspection Services LLC, a Mannik & Smith Group Company, is hiring a full-time, experienced Level 2 Asphalt Lab Technician.

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 on 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.
  
  
  

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-solvmg 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 application.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

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

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
  
  
  

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.