Materials Testing Technician

Westwood Professional Services•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Materials Testing Technician - Appleton, WI Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is see king a Geotechnical/ Construction Materials Tes ting Technician to join our team in our Appleton, Wisconsin office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to ou r clients. Geotechnical/ Construction Materials Tes ting Technicians are responsible for performing field and laboratory testing of materials used in construction 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 develop your career and accentuate 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.
Bachelors degree in a science related field OR Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology OR 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.
This position is subject to a background check with driving record check and random drug testing in order to drive a company vehicle when needed for field work.