Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Asphalt Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform routine complex inspections. They will perform testing procedures in the field and laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications.
Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed.
The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
PRIMARY JOB TASKS : (Essential Duties)
- Perform Laboratory tests on soils, concrete, construction materials, and asphalt to conform with Caltrans, ASTM, AASHTO test methods, and State procedures.
- Effectively communicate test results to office and field personnel as well as client contacts.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Provide detailed reports and data from test results.
- Ensure all samples are accurately logged.
- Provide laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Document and implement test process.
- Sample inventory management.
- Documentation and data maintenance
- Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
- Pick up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.
QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS : ( Characteristics the Employee Will Demonstrate that reflect success)
- Communication (oral and written), mechanical, and technical skills.
- Understand construction and manufacturing process, engineering drawings, and assembly testing.
- Must be punctual, professional, reliable, and dependable.
- Ability to work effectively with company personnel, as well as with clients and vendors in coordinating client requirements with company’s capability to satisfactorily complete jobs.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying hours when required.
- Knowledge of building systems & construction techniques.
- Ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE : (KSABs : job history / years of related experience)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and behaviors (KSABs) required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional information such as years of experience may be listed below.
- 10 years of concrete, soil, asphalt concrete, other construction materials and / or laboratory testing experience and mix design processes.
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of basic math and physics concepts including Algebra
- Ability to work variable hours
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Excellent organizational skills
- Valid California driver's license
EDUCATION : (diplomas, certifications, degrees)
High school diploma or equivalent
For this Senior role, the following certifications are highly desirable, although it is not required to have all those listed.
CT 105 Calculations - GradingsCT 106 Definitions - Specific Gravity (SpG)CT 125 Sampling - AGGREGATESCT 125 Sampling - HMACT 201 Sample Preparation - Soil and AggregatesCT 202 Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse AggregatesCT 204 LL, PL, PICT 205 Percent Crushed ParticlesCT 206 SpG & Absorption - Coarse AggregatesCT 207 SpG & Absorption - Fine AggregatesCT 208 Apparent SpG - Fine AggregatesCT 211 LA RattlerCT 213 Organic Impurities of PCC sandCT 216 Relative Compaction - Soils and AggregatesCT 217 Sand EquivalentCT 226 Moisture Content - Soils and AggregatesCT 227 Cleanness ValueCT 229 DurabilityCT 234 Uncompacted void - Fine AggregatesCT 235 Flat and Elongated ParticlesCT 301 "R" ValueCT 304 Sample Preparation - HMACT 308 Bulk SpG and Density - HMACT 309 Max SpG and Density - HMACT 366 StabilometerCT 367 OBCCT 370 Moisture Content by MicrowaveCT 371 Moisture Induced Damage (TSR)CT 382 AC Content by Ignition OvenAASHTO T 11 Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine AggregatesAASHTO T 27 Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse AggregatesAASHTO T 84 SpG & Absorption - Fine AggregatesAASHTO T 85 SpG & Absorption - Coarse AggregatesAASHTO T 176 Sand EquivalentAASHTO T 209 Max SpG and Density - HMAAASHTO T 269 Percent Air Voids - HMAAASHTO T 275 Bulk SpG - HMAAASHTO T 283 Moisture Induced Damage (TSR)AASHTO T 304 Uncompacted Void - Fine AggregateAASHTO T 308 AC Content (Ignition Oven) - HMAAASHTO T 312 Gyratory CompactorAASHTO T 324 Hamburg Wheel-TrackAASHTO T 329 Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMAAASHTO T 335 Percentage of FractureASTM D 4791 Flat and Elongated ParticlesAASHTO T 166 Bulk SpG of Compacted HMA - SSDAASHTO T 96 L.
A. RattlerAASHTO T 255 Evaporable Moisture ContentAASHTO R 47 Reducing Samples of HMAAASHTO R 76 Reducing Samples of AggCT 306 Reducing Samples of Asphalt MixturesCT 389 Hamburg Wheel-Track
Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive insurance and benefits package.
To learn more about us, visit our website at www.RMA-Western.com
RMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NO RECRUITING AGENCIES, PLEASE