Materials Testing Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on renewable energy, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects.
• Perform asphalt mix laboratory testing (including grain size analysis of extracted asphalt, extraction of asphaltic paving mixtures, bulk specific gravity, and theoretical max specific gravity).
• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.
• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.
• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.
• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.
• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.
• Organize and process test samples in the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.

Background & Scheduling Notes

• This position is subject to a background check, driving record check, and random drug testing to drive a company vehicle when needed for field work.
• Expected work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, occasional early and late days may be requested based on workload.

Required Skills

• Good analytical and organizational skills with the capability to problem solve.
• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace/vehicle is required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Required Experience

• Any of the following:
• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology
• At least three years' experience in construction materials testing