Construction Materials Laboratory Technician

ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, Inc•Spokane Valley, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ALLWEST is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Spokane, WA team. Our team of diverse and driven professionals fosters an environment of collaboration and growth. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing firm serving the Inland Northwest and beyond. We have six offices located in Idaho, Washington and Montana. If you have a desire to work with a dynamic team, grow your career and have a high level of personal accountability, we want to talk with you! Overview: Perform and document routine laboratory tests for the purpose of supporting the Testing and Engineering departments and/or verifying conformance to project plans and specifications.

Requirements

Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing (We're willing to train someone with the right aptitude and willingness to learn.)
ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician preferred
WAQTC certification preferred
Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device to complete daily field reports
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. alone and maneuver up to 75 lbs. with assistance
Strong attention to detail
Ability to accurately apply basic math skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service approach
Must have a clean driving record
On-the-job training provided. If you have applicable experience, that's great, but we'll gladly train someone with the desire and aptitude to learn!

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing
ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician
WAQTC certification

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager set up and operate the appropriate laboratory testing equipment to perform the required testing on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt.
Provide timely and accurate test results in the proper format as per specifications, building codes, company policy and procedures.
Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations.
Participate in keeping the equipment and the workspace clean and organized.
Communicate professionally with project managers, senior field staff, project engineers, and other laboratory personnel.
Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required.
Provide quality customer service including meeting quality standards for services and an overall positive representation of company values and expectations.
Perform all duties in a manner that supports individual and co-worker safety.
Record hours worked daily in the company time-keeping system.
Other duties may be assigned.