Construction Materials Lab Technician

Martin Marietta
Garner, North Carolina
Full-time

Description

Position Summary : The Construction Materials Laboratory Technician will be responsible for independently performing basic aggregate tests and assisting with other construction materials testing, as required.

The technician will be expected to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on laboratory equipment. The test data collected is expected to be accurately entered by the technician into the lab’s Materials Testing System (MTS).

The technician will be expected to perform their job functions with minimal supervision after training. They will be required to pursue and secure further developmental education in the form of professional certifications in aggregate, concrete, and / or asphalt testing as required for the laboratory’s accreditation.

The position is salaried with overtime possible. Responsibilities :

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
  • Professionally interact with other lab personnel as well as internal and external customers
  • Unload delivery vehicles using hand-truck and / or forklift
  • Routinely perform laboratory tests on aggregates
  • Assist with laboratory testing on concrete, asphalt, and other materials when required
  • Report test results to the supervisor via the MTS
  • Assist in the maintenance of all laboratory equipment
  • Notify supervisor whenever supplies and / or equipment are needed
  • Some limited travel may be required
  • Available to work on weekends and / or holidays, when required
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and / or lead lab techs

Qualifications and Skills :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, additional education a plus
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Must have working knowledge of calculators and computers, basic computer skills in Excel and Word and capable of learning StonemontQC
  • Ability to read, interpret, and execute standardized test procedures (ASTM, AASHTO,
  • Must be able to attend class and fulfill requirements for state and national certification programs
  • Forklift certification required, or able to obtain within 1 year

Physical Requirements :

  • Must be capable of performing duties while wearing appropriate PPE; eye, ear, dust protection, gloves and fall protection
  • Must be capable of lifting sixty-five (65) pounds on a routine basis
  • Work tasks requires extensive standing throughout a normal day
  • Must be able to bend, stoop down, and / or kneel while performing some tests
  • Good manual dexterity and physical coordination is needed
  • 30+ days ago
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