Entry Level - Construction Laboratory Technician - Somersworth

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

15h•Onsite

About The Position

S.W.COLE Engineering, Inc. is hiring a full-time Laboratory Technician for its Somersworth, New Hampshire office. The role is suitable for experienced or entry-level candidates. You will work in the construction services laboratory and occasionally in the field, testing construction materials such as soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and aggregate, and reporting test results. Duties also include maintaining and organizing the laboratory and visiting project sites to collect samples or perform materials testing as needed. The work can be physical and includes lifting and carrying samples and equipment. The position typically follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. The company provides training and pays entry-level hires while they learn. It also supports professional development and industry-specific certifications, with opportunities for growth and advancement, including an internal leadership development program. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be legally authorized to work in the United States, and be able to perform basic math, document observations and test results, and use a computer or tablet regularly. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform construction materials testing in the laboratory and, occasionally, in the field on soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials.
Report materials testing results.
Help maintain and organize the laboratory.
Visit project sites to pick up samples or perform materials testing as needed.
Lift and carry samples and equipment.
Work with laboratory and field technicians, interns, and managers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, depending on eligibility.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
Eight paid holidays and paid time off accrued each week, 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 using a personal vehicle.
Company truck or Company Vehicle Program options for travel between the office and job sites.
Training and professional development support, including opportunities to earn industry-specific certifications.
Internal leadership development program and opportunities for growth and advancement.