Entry Level - Construction Laboratory Technician - Somersworth

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.•Somersworth, NH

2d•$20 - $28

About The Position

S.W.COLE Engineering, Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time Laboratory Technician, experienced or entry-level, based at its Somersworth, New Hampshire office. The role involves working in the construction services laboratory and occasionally in the field to test construction materials—including soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and aggregate—and report test results. The technician also helps maintain and organize the laboratory, visits project sites, and picks up samples from clients and project locations. The technician works with laboratory and field technicians, interns, and managers. The work can be physical and includes lifting and carrying samples and equipment. Driving to collect samples or conducting field tests occurs occasionally as project needs require. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities based on project needs. Prior experience is not required for entry-level candidates; the company provides paid training. Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply and must have relevant construction materials testing experience and valid related certifications and licenses, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special Inspections. The company supports training, professional development, certification, and advancement, including through its Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to perform basic math, write or type observations and test results, and regularly use a computer or tablet. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The company compensates travel time to project sites and reimburses mileage when a personal vehicle is used.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to write or type observations and test results.
Regular use of a computer or tablet.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
For experienced candidates: prior construction materials testing experience and valid related certifications and licenses, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special Inspections.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with construction materials testing.
Valid construction materials testing certifications and licenses, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special Inspections.
Interest in working in a team environment and pursuing professional growth.

Responsibilities

Perform construction materials testing in the laboratory and, occasionally, in the field on soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, and other materials.
Report construction materials testing results.
Help maintain and organize the laboratory.
Visit field projects and pick up samples from clients and project sites.
Lift and carry samples and equipment as needed.
Use a computer or tablet to record observations and test results.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
Eight paid holidays and paid time off accrued weekly, starting at three weeks of accrual per year.
Paid short- and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
Voluntary life insurance.
Critical illness and accident protection plans.
Mobile phone stipend.
Tuition reimbursement.
Safety toe shoe program and an allowance for the company clothing store.
Compensation for travel time to project sites and mileage reimbursement when a personal vehicle is used.
Company truck option for travel between the office and job sites.
Company Vehicle Program, including an allotment for personal use.
Paid training and opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement.