Construction Materials Testing Technician - Multiple Locations

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Lackmans (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual dress

Parking

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. seeks ambitious individuals for lab and field testing of construction materials. This full-time, hourly position may be based in Lenexa, Junction City, Emporia or Salina, KS.

Applicants should have strong math skills; proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry and chemistry is valued. Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather is required. Pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry may substitute for experience.
• Many technicians have previously worked in agriculture or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lab and field testing of construction materials.
• Must lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings.
• Pre-employment driving history checks.

Skills

Math skills

Algebra

Trigonometry

Geometry

Chemistry

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 40years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 180+ employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

• health
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses
• dependent care expenses
• 401(k) plan
• sick and vacation leave
• Years of Service awards
• business casual dress
• complimentary parking

Job Description

Multiple locations available
This is an hiring opportunity that may be filled at any of the following Kaw Valley Engineering offices:

• Lenexa, KS
• Junction City, KS
• Emporia, KS
• Salina, KS

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 ourtechnicians have worked extensively in agriculture or construction prior to joining our firm.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, hourlyposition.
• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.

KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.