Field / Laboratory Technician - Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Construction Services Field/Laboratory Technician to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Harlingen, Texas. This role offers an opportunity to learn versatile skills in the engineering and construction industry. Intertek-PSI is a leading US-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, with a broad service offering including construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The Construction Services Field/Laboratory Technician will perform a variety of laboratory testing, site assessment, and engineering duties under general supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field / Lab technician experience
• ACI Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in classifying soil samples and various geotechnical laboratory testing
• Assist in preparing work order for drilling operation
• Assist the drilling team with staking and field logging
• Assist in field geophysical testing
• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
• Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED