Aggregate Lab Technician

Colas Canada; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aggregate Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in quality control through aggregate testing. This position offers a chance to work independently while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You'll be involved in collecting samples, performing various tests, and communicating findings to supervisors. The company values continuous learning and offers growth opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to develop their careers in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about quality and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Investment in employee development

Safety and well-being focus

Qualifications

• Background in aggregate use in road building, concrete, and asphalt production.
• Solid understanding of testing procedures and familiarity with Miller materials.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control processes through aggregate testing in the lab.
• Collect samples and perform tests ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent mathematical skills

Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills

Ability to perform manual labor

Education

Civil engineering or related technical field

Tools

Testing equipment for aggregate testing

Job description

Location:

Aurora

About Us

The Miller Group, a division of Colas Canada Inc., headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a fully integrated and diversified transportation and infrastructure service provider. It is a Canadian company with expertise in services such as road and structure construction/rehabilitation, paving, and highway maintenance. We also excel in manufacturing and transportation of construction materials, including aggregates, cement, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete.

Requirements

• Civil engineering or related technical field program considered an asset
• Background in aggregate use in road building, concrete, and asphalt production
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform in a highly functional team environment
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Maintain G class Driver's License
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 25 kilograms
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekend shifts as assigned

Day in The Life

As an Aggregate Lab Technician, you will support quality control processes through aggregate testing in the lab. This includes collecting samples and performing tests such as Sieve Analysis, Micro-Deval Abrasion, Unconfined Freeze Thaw, MgSO4 Soundness, and Loss of Soundness, ensuring all procedures comply with safety and quality standards. You will calibrate testing equipment, document and report results, and communicate findings to the Lab or Site Supervisor. The role requires the ability to work independently, a solid understanding of testing procedures, familiarity with Miller materials, and strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders.

Miller offers continuous learning, growth opportunities, and a competitive compensation package. We value our people and invest in their development, safety, and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer; we believe diversity and inclusion are key to building greatness. Our core values include Integrity, Community, and Accountability, which guide our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.