What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Testing Laboratory Technician / Rancho Main position at Western Technologies, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform routine complex procedures to provide quality control and assurance in the lab. They will perform testing procedures in the laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications. Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed. The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
Our office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician
The Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform complex routine procedures to provide quality control and assurance in the lab. They will perform testing procedures in the laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications. Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed. The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
Duties:
Perform Laboratory tests on soils, concrete, construction materials, and asphalt to conform with Caltrans, ASTM, AASHTO test methods, and State procedures.
Effectively communicate test results to office and field personnel as well as client contacts.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Provide detailed reports and data from test results.
Ensure all samples are accurately logged.
Provide laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
Document and implement test process.
Sample inventory management.
Documentation and data maintenance
Pick up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.
Education/Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and behaviors (KSABs) required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional information such as years of experience may be listed below.
3 years of concrete, soil, asphalt concrete, other construction materials and/or laboratory testing experience and mix design processes.
Basic computer skills
Understanding of basic math and physics concepts including Algebra
Ability to work variable hours
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Valid California driver's license
Certifications/Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalent
The following certifications are highly desirable, although it is not required to have all those listed:
ACI Strength Testing Technician (or Caltrans equivalent)
ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
CT 105 Calculations - Gradings
CT 106 Definitions - Specific Gravity (SpG)
CT 125 Sampling - AGGREGATES
CT 125 Sampling - HMA
CT 201 Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates
CT 202 Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates
CT 204 LL, PL, PI
CT 205 Percent Crushed Particles
CT 206 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates
CT 207 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates
CT 208 Apparent SpG - Fine Aggregates
CT 216 Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates
CT 217 Sand Equivalent
CT 226 Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates
CT 227 Cleanness Value
CT 229 Durability
CT 234 Uncompacted void - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 11 Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 27 Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates
AASHTO T 84 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 85 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates
AASHTO T 176 Sand Equivalent
AASHTO R 76 Reducing Samples of Agg
Certerra/ RMA Services has excellent opportunities for talented individuals to help lead the Company to the next level. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401k, and more. Many opportunities to advance with training
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential
The Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform routine complex procedures to provide quality control and assurance in the lab. They will perform testing procedures in the laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications. Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed. The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
Our office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician
The Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform complex routine procedures to provide quality control and assurance in the lab. They will perform testing procedures in the laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications. Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed. The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
Duties:
Perform Laboratory tests on soils, concrete, construction materials, and asphalt to conform with Caltrans, ASTM, AASHTO test methods, and State procedures.
Effectively communicate test results to office and field personnel as well as client contacts.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Provide detailed reports and data from test results.
Ensure all samples are accurately logged.
Provide laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
Document and implement test process.
Sample inventory management.
Documentation and data maintenance
Pick up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.
Education/Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and behaviors (KSABs) required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional information such as years of experience may be listed below.
3 years of concrete, soil, asphalt concrete, other construction materials and/or laboratory testing experience and mix design processes.
Basic computer skills
Understanding of basic math and physics concepts including Algebra
Ability to work variable hours
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Valid California driver's license
Certifications/Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalent
The following certifications are highly desirable, although it is not required to have all those listed:
ACI Strength Testing Technician (or Caltrans equivalent)
ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
CT 105 Calculations - Gradings
CT 106 Definitions - Specific Gravity (SpG)
CT 125 Sampling - AGGREGATES
CT 125 Sampling - HMA
CT 201 Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates
CT 202 Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates
CT 204 LL, PL, PI
CT 205 Percent Crushed Particles
CT 206 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates
CT 207 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates
CT 208 Apparent SpG - Fine Aggregates
CT 216 Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates
CT 217 Sand Equivalent
CT 226 Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates
CT 227 Cleanness Value
CT 229 Durability
CT 234 Uncompacted void - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 11 Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 27 Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates
AASHTO T 84 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates
AASHTO T 85 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates
AASHTO T 176 Sand Equivalent
AASHTO R 76 Reducing Samples of Agg
Certerra/ RMA Services has excellent opportunities for talented individuals to help lead the Company to the next level. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401k, and more. Many opportunities to advance with training
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential
