Construction Materials Lab Technician

Kleinfelder • Redmond, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is currently seeking an Onsite Laboratory Technician to perform testing, and provide coordination, quality management, and oversight to its lab in Seattle, WA. This position is flex position with an opportunity to convert to a full-time regular position. We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the laboratory, to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications and geotechnical engineering purposes. The Technician will perform testing on soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials. Must be detail oriented. Technician may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of large projects. Must be able to use a computer and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Majority of work will be at the Seattle Office Laboratory but must be willing to travel locally as required to fulfill project assignments. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Move Forward with Kleinfelder Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.

Requirements

• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to use a computer and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
• Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• Majority of work will be at the Seattle Office Laboratory but must be willing to travel locally as required to fulfill project assignments
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1

Responsibilities

• perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the laboratory, to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications and geotechnical engineering purposes
• perform testing on soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials
• perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees