What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Testing Technician ( Lab/Field Tech) position at WSB LLC?
Experience and/or certifications held related to construction inspection or construction materials testing is not required but preferred. Must pass the following exams within 60 days of employment:
- Nuclear Density Safety Course. (if you do not currently have)
What you will do:
- Perform field tests according to prescribed procedures and standards.
- Provide test and inspection data for environmental, engineering, field, and laboratory projects. Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Collect soil and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary reports.
- Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare reports and/or technical data.
- Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment. Maintain results log.
- Confer with Engineering staff on test efforts.
- Set up, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
- Requires some lifting and carrying.
- Field assignments may require travel and/or work to be performed on site.
- Work with other task team members and leaders.
- Inspection of construction activities on heavy highway construction projects.
- Monitor work performed by contractors or vendors.
- Inspects and ensures that materials used on projects meet specifications.
- Works and interacts with a variety of clients, contractors, property owners, officials, engineers, inspectors, and construction firms.
- Inspects common, unclassified and roadway excavation, embankment, borrow pits and removal, storage, and placement of topsoil.
- Selected candidates will also be responsible for completing appropriate forms and paperwork for construction activities completed each day.
- Considerable contact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors expected.
What you will bring:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Requires the ability to lift / carry a case that weighs 95 pounds and push up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Able to prepare reports and documentation.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in GIS, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.
WSB does not accept resumes from third parties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
