Laboratory Technician
About The Position
ALLWEST is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Hayden, Idaho team. Our team of diverse and driven professionals fosters an environment of collaboration and growth. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing firm serving the Inland Northwest and beyond. We have six offices located in Idaho, Washington and Montana. If you have a desire to work with a dynamic team, grow your career and have a high level of personal accountability, we want to talk with you! Overview: Perform and document routine laboratory tests for the purpose of supporting the Testing and Engineering departments and/or verifying conformance to project plans and specifications.
Requirements
- Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing (We're willing to train someone with the right aptitude and willingness to learn.)
- Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device to complete daily field reports
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. alone and maneuver up to 75 lbs. with assistance
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to accurately apply basic math skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service approach
- Must have a clean driving record
- On-the-job training provided.
Nice To Haves
- ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician preferred
- WAQTC certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Under direction of the Laboratory Manager set up and operate the appropriate laboratory testing equipment to perform the required testing on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt.
- Provide timely and accurate test results in the proper format as per specifications, building codes, company policy and procedures.
- Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations.
- Participate in keeping the equipment and the workspace clean and organized.
- Communicate professionally with project managers, senior field staff, project engineers, and other laboratory personnel.
- Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required.
- Provide quality customer service including meeting quality standards for services and an overall positive representation of company values and expectations.
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports individual and co-worker safety.
- Record hours worked daily in the company time-keeping system.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Company paid medical, dental and vision
- Short and long-term disability, life, accident, FSA, and HSA options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
- ALLWEST Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
