What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Lab Technician position at UES Professional Solutions, LLC?
Overview:
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
UES is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Concrete Laboratory Technician to join our team. This role involves performing routine testing of construction materials such as soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete in accordance with industry standards. Candidates with strong computer skills and an aptitude for data analysis may also assist with data reduction and boring log preparation.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine laboratory tests on soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete materials following standardized procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory equipment and workspace.
- Assist with sample logging, storage, and proper disposal in compliance with lab protocols.
- Perform data entry and assist with data reduction and boring log preparation (if qualified).
- Support the lab team with additional tasks and duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Basic computer proficiency, with the ability to learn industry-specific software.
- Ability to work independently, using sound judgment within the scope of your experience and training.
- Familiarity with laboratory and exploratory testing techniques is preferred.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here (https://careers.teamues.com/eeo/)
