Construction Materials Testing Technician

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Years of Service awards

Business casual dress

Complimentary parking

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Testing Technician in Salina, Kansas. Successful applicants will perform lab and field testing of construction materials, requiring strong math skills and the ability to lift heavy materials. The job demands working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Priority will be given to experienced applicants, but candidates with solid skills in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry may also apply. This position offers a supportive work environment and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or construction preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab and field testing of construction materials.

Skills

Strong math skills

Proficiency in algebra

Proficiency in trigonometry

Proficiency in geometry

Proficiency in chemistry

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 43 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 200+ employees across six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

Job Description

Seeking ambitious, career-minded individuals with strong math skills for lab and field testing of construction materials. This is a full-time position opening. Applicant must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

Experienced applicants preferred, however, proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry could be substituted for the experience; historically many of our technicians have worked extensively in agriculture or construction prior to joining our firm.

Additional Information

• Apply directly at:https://kveng.com/career/construction-materials-testing-technician-salina-kansas/
• This is a full-time, hourly position.
• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks. KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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