Laboratory Technician

Raba Kistner Inc.•Dallas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community "We care for our communities" Integrity "We act with integrity" Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do" Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement" Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth" Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Laboratory Technician to join our Consultants team in the Dallas, TX area. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for sampling, processing, and testing materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results. These methods include American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Department of Transportation (DOT), US Corp of Engineers, etc. Other responsibilities include:

Requirements

High School diploma, G.E.D., or possess at least one current relevant industry certification, such as ACI Field, ACI Concrete Strength, ACI Aggregates, TxDOT SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, 1A or 1B or other comparable industry certifications as required.
Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
If no certifications are currently held, will be required to obtain at least one of the industry certifications as designated by supervisor with support of the firm, within six months of employment. Employment contingent upon meeting these requirements.
Good oral and written communications skills, ability to read and understand procedures, specifications, instruction, labels, reports, etc.
Must have some knowledge of basic math and science to analyze lab results.

Responsibilities

Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned: Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)
Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)
Aggregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.)
Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.
Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods.
Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.
Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.