Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician III

Kleinfelder Inc•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! 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. Kleinfelder's Austin, Texas office is seeking an Experienced Laboratory Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team. 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 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, and review testing data for accuracy and specification compliance. 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 through company provided training and mentoring. Depending on the amount of certifications already obtained, you will also be encouraged to obtain any remaining certifications as this is a company requirement. 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. Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 110 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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. We are proud to offer the following:

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 Austin Office Laboratory but must be willing to travel locally as required to fulfill project assignments.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician - Grade I
Texas DOT Certification Soils, Aggregates, and / or Asphalt
ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
ACI Lab Testing Technician
Texas DOT Certifications: 1B, SB 101, SB 201, SB 202

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
Review testing data for accuracy and specification compliance.
Perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.