Lab Technician

Gessner Engineering LLC•Brenham, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gessner Engineering's Lab Technicians perform tests on soils, concrete, and asphalt in the lab. Clients request our testing services to serve as quality control for certain aspects of their projects. The tests Lab Technicians perform verify if materials meet specifications. We are looking for someone to work Part-Time, 20-30hrs/week, on site in Brenham, TX.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Verbal and written communication skills
Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs., stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday
Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.

Nice To Haves

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification
ACI Concrete Strength Testing
ACI Aggregate Testing
SB 101 – Materials Properties
SB 102 – Field Specialist
SB 201 – Moisture-Density Specialist

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
Laboratory testing of soils, aggregate and asphalt
Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format
Maintain a clean work area: pick up and clean all tools and equipment
Perform materials handling and storage
Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials
Ensure that proper personal protective equipment is worn on all job sites. Brings problems to the attention of your manager or HR manager.
Possess the ability to fluently read and understand procedures
Safely operate Gessner Engineering vehicles on the road and within job sites
Maintain company equipment and vehicles in line with proper use, maintenance, and safety guidelines
Perform logging and packaging of soil samples