Summary

The Laboratory Technician 1 is responsible for performing basic asphalt, concrete, soil and aggregate materials testing under close supervision in accordance with published standards and DOWL laboratory policies and procedures. The person in this position is expected to be detail oriented, exercise a strong work ethic, demonstrate a desire to learn skills, and have good organizational and communication skills. The Laboratory Technician 1 must learn, understand, and implement multiple testing standards and procedures in a DOWL lab or at a project location. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (Geosystems) - Basic

Technical Expertise

• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks assigned by Laboratory Manager with oversight from others
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring

Teamwork

Team player, mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting, collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills, and helps the team.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:

• Technical reports and memos
• Calculations (basic)

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Basic understanding of budgets and schedules. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following design codes:

• ASTM
• AASHTO

Client Interaction

Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

None

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Years of experience required: none

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• AMRL, CCRL, WAQTC, ACI, NICET desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee often lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be split between the field and office. Field work is performed outdoors during year-round weather conditions. Work ranges from high-density urban to extremely remote settings. Individuals must be prepared to adapt quickly from one extreme to the other.

In the field: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

In the office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.