Construction Materials Lab Technician

Kleinfelder; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Onsite Laboratory Technician, where you will play a crucial role in testing and ensuring the quality of construction materials. This full-time position offers the opportunity for professional growth and development within an established firm dedicated to improving America's infrastructure. You will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to significant projects while expanding your skills and certifications through ongoing training and mentoring. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about construction, this is the perfect chance to advance your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursements

Training and Certifications

Internal Mentoring Programs

Qualifications

• Proficient in routine and complex testing of construction materials.
• Must verify conformance to plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete.
• Coordinate and manage quality activities at the lab.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Management

Attention to Detail

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! Our services include construction management, observation/inspection, laboratory testing, materials, and forensic engineering. We help develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain, with over 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking an Onsite Laboratory Technician to perform testing, coordinate, manage quality, and oversee activities at our lab in Seattle, WA. This full-time temporary position offers the possibility of becoming a regular employee after 2 months.

We provide construction inspection and material testing services to diverse clients. We seek individuals interested in joining a dynamic team and building a career in construction inspection and materials testing.

We desire a proactive individual to perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the laboratory, verifying conformance to plans, specifications, and geotechnical purposes.

The Technician will test soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials. Attention to detail is essential. The Technician may perform various tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Preferred Certifications include:

• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1

The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand skills and certifications through company training and mentoring. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, fast-paced team with a growing backlog of large projects.

Must be proficient with computers and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must own a vehicle, hold a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record. The primary work location is the Seattle Office Laboratory, with occasional local travel required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has connected talented people to impactful work since 1961. We are a team of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals dedicated to improving transportation, water, energy, and infrastructure projects across the US, Canada, and Australia. Our purpose is to connect great people with great work—together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that these values foster creativity and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Career Development: We invest in our employees' growth through continuing education reimbursements, training, certifications, and internal mentoring programs.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans, compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503.

Notice to Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement. Resumes submitted without such an agreement are property of Kleinfelder and may be considered unsolicited.