Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician

Kleinfelder Inc • Ontario, CA

3d • $15 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Ontario, CA office is seeking a Laboratory Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our team.
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 Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) team is looking for you! From construction observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing 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 Ontario, California office is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Southern California 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 0-2 years of laboratory experience in CoMET or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to use a company provided laptop or iPad and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Bend and lift up-to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.)
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as necessary
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding applicable testing methods
• Performing applicable testing on soils, aggregate, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials according to appropriate methods
• Performing strength testing procedures
• Preparing materials for laboratory testing
• Reporting verification of conformance to construction plans and testing methods
• Communicating effectively with clients, field technicians, laboratory supervisors, and other design professionals
• Maintenance of Kleinfelder's local lab accreditations

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. 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