Lab Technician 2

Department: Construction Management

Location: Layton, UT

About the role

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Lab Tech 2, you will perform laboratory tests on soils, aggregates and HMA, prepare reports, and collect samples from jobsites and plants for a wide variety of transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of construction managers, office managers, inspectors, and contractors to successfully complete the construction of projects
• Perform field sampling and testing, and perform laboratory testing per UDOT, AASHTO and ASTM and other agency procedures and processes
• Complete test reports and documentation per UDOT and other agency requirements for all testing performed
• Work alongside UDOT construction crew or other agency construction management personnel in an augmentation role
• Assist younger technicians to complete tasks

Qualifications

• Certification under American Concrete Institute (ACI) as Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I required or UDOT equivalent
• Certification under WAQTC guidelines for Sampling and Density (SRDTT)
• Other Certifications through UDOT are preferred
• 4-6 years of experience

Skills

• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members
• Willingness to work on projects locally and travel between labs daily
• Willingness to work either day or night shift depending on construction schedules
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be comfortable and efficient with entering test results into required databases

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

Pay

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour