Materials Testing Technician

Westwood Professional Services Inc • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Technicians are responsible for performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with published standards and Westwood Laboratory policies and procedures. If you are looking to work in a top-notch firm that encourages teamwork, we'd like to hear from you. We provide a warm, employee-friendly environment to help you develop your career and showcase your talents.

Requirements

• Good analytical and organizational skills with the capability to problem solve.
• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace/vehicle is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology
• At least three years' experience in construction materials testing

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on renewable energy, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects.
• Perform asphalt mix laboratory testing (including grain size analysis of extracted asphalt, extraction of asphaltic paving mixtures, bulk specific gravity, and theoretical max specific gravity).
• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.
• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.
• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.
• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.
• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.
• Organize and process test samples in the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees