Assistant CMT Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician to support projects in the Atlanta, GA area. You will perform soil testing, field/construction materials testing, and assist with lab work while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, with potential travel within the region and occasional overtime. Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 0-2 years of related experience preferred
• Certifications include ICC soils, ACI concrete, ICC reinforcing steel, and ICC masonry
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Reliability – must arrive at project sites prior to scheduled times
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in variable outside conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and driving record under MVR policy

Responsibilities

• Perform lab classification and index property testing of soils
• Perform density testing of soils
• Sample and test concrete in the field and lab
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Will travel within and around 2 hours of the city
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by policies
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others

Skills

Lab testing

Documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Assistant Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician to support various projects in the Atlanta, GA area.

Your Impact

• Perform lab classification and index property testing of soils
• Perform density testing of soils
• Sample and test concrete in the field and lab
• Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
• Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
• Will travel within and around 2 hours of the city
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 0-2 years of related experience on variety of complex projects preferred
• Certifications might include a combination of ICC soils, ACI concrete, ICC concrete reinforcing steel, and ICC masonry.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
• Ability to prepare reports and documentation
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in variable outside conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.