Entry Level - Laboratory Technician - Easton

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. • Easton, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a full time, Entry Level, Laboratory Technician to be based at our Easton, Massachusetts. As a Laboratory Technician you will work in the lab and in the field performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results. You’ll also help maintain and organize the laboratory, visit field projects, and pick up samples from clients and project sites. To thrive in this role you will not need experience - we will train you and pay you while you learn. You'll typically be working Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. You can expect some early mornings and late evenings with regular overtime during the construction season. You will work with other laboratory and field technicians, interns and managers. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples and equipment. You may drive to pick up samples at a job site or perform materials testing in the field, however, this would be on an occasional and as-needed basis. We do require a high school diploma or equivalent, and to perform this job you will need to do some basic math and write or type your observations and test results. We complete this type of work year-round. Safely conducting yourself and the equipment we entrust to you is a must. S.W. COLE prioritizes and invests in the safety of its team members, so you will be provided with what you need to be safe on job sites including safety-toe boots. To perform this job, you will need to do some basic math and write or type your observations and test results and regularly utilize a computer or tablet. Along the way you will learn to read and understand design plans and specifications. When you're not in the field you will work in our laboratory or be training for more certifications. Our core values are leadership, commitment, integrity and quality. We work as a team with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals. If this resonates with you, consider applying today! We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program. Interested? Fill out the application and upload your resume - and don't forget to include a cover letter to show us your writing skills and tell us why you are a good candidate to be our next team member! You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time. Click here to watch our video and learn more about the Construction Services Technician position, and our S.W.COLE CST Video

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to write or type observations and test results.
• Ability to regularly utilize a computer or tablet.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Ability to safely conduct yourself and the equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results.
• Help maintain and organize the laboratory.
• Visit field projects.
• Pick up samples from clients and project sites.
• Lift and carry samples and equipment.
• Drive to pick up samples at a job site or perform materials testing in the field, on an occasional and as-needed basis.
• Write or type observations and test results.
• Regularly utilize a computer or tablet.
• Learn to read and understand design plans and specifications.
• Work in the laboratory or be training for more certifications when not in the field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week (start with 3 weeks accrual per year)
• Paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store
• Mileage compensation for using personal vehicle for work
• Company trucks available
• Company Vehicle Program with personal use allotment

What This Job Offers

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