Entry Level-Laboratory Technician-White River Junction

About the role

We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician (experienced or entry-level) to be based at our office in White River Junction, Vermont. As a Laboratory Technician you will work in the lab and in the field performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results. You'll also help maintain and organize the laboratory, visit field projects, and pick up samples from clients and project sites.

Schedule

• Typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Perform construction materials testing on soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials
• Report test results
• Maintain and organize the laboratory
• Visit field projects and pick up samples from clients and project sites
• Work with other laboratory and field technicians, interns and managers
• Lift and carry samples and equipment (physical work required at times)
• Drive to pick up samples at job sites or perform materials testing in the field on an occasional and as-needed basis
• Perform basic math and write or type observations and test results

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with, and valid certifications and licenses related to construction materials testing required, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special inspections
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer (visa sponsorship not available)
• Safely conduct yourself and the equipment entrusted to you

Qualifications

• Experienced candidates encouraged to apply, but no prior experience required to learn and be successful—we will train you and pay you while you learn
• Ability to do basic math and write/type observations and test results

Training & development

• We train and support our team's professional development and skills by seeking certifications for construction materials testing
• Extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise
• Support for earning industry-specific certifications
• Internal leadership development program (Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week
• Paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety to shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store
• Compensation for travel time to project sites and mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used
• Three options for traveling between office and job sites: use your own suitable vehicle (with time and mileage compensation), use a company truck, or join the Company Vehicle Program (includes an allotment for personal use)

We are a hardworking group with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals.