Geotechnical Soil and Concrete Laboratory Technician II

Position Overview

As a Geotechnical Soils and Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level II at Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will assume a pivotal role in our organization's dedication to excellence in our AASHTO and CCRL accredited laboratory. Reporting directly to our Lab manager. An essential aspect of your role is to perform geotechnical soil testing by ASTM standards and contribute to the continuous development of a collaborative team environment. Your expertise and dedication will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our laboratory and ensuring the success of our projects.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 2 out of 3 of these ACI Certifications:
  • ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
  • ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
  • ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• 3 years of experience working in a geotechnical or construction material laboratory
• A High School or General Education Equivalent (GED)
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Basic level proficiency in MS Office applications (Word & Excel)
• Good handwriting skills
• Ability to use hand tools and testing apparatuses
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel or bend over for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, and BLE leadership

Daily Functions and Duties

• Geotechnical Soils and Concrete sample processing
• Utilizing basic measurement tools
• Performing basic soil and concrete tests such as:
• Standard or Modified Proctors, ASTM D698/D1557
• Atterberg Limits, ASTM D4318
• Sieve Analysis, ASTM D422/6913
• Hydrometer Sieve Analysis, ASTM D7928
• Concrete Compressive Strength Testing, ASTM C39/C1019/C42/C109
• California Bearing Ratio, ASTM D1883
• Specific Gravity of Soils, ASTM D854
• pH of Soils, ASTM D4972
• Resistivity of Soils, ASTM G187
• Organic Content of Soils, ASTM D2974
• Aggregate Sieve Analysis, ASTM C136

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company match
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Vehicle allowance