Construction Materials Testing Technician - Multiple Locations

Kaw-Valley-Engineering,-Inc.; Lackmans (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking career-minded individuals for lab and field testing of construction materials. This full-time, hourly position includes work at multiple Kansas offices and outdoor conditions. Lifting up to 50 pounds and working in all weather are required aspects of the job.

Qualified candidates have strong math skills and may have experience with algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry. Pre-employment screenings apply, and the firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with lab and field testing of construction materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab and field testing of construction materials.
• Operate and maintain geotechnical testing equipment.
• Assist with data recording and reporting.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards.

Skills

Math skills

Outdoor work

Physical labor

Tools

Geotechnical lab equipment

Field testing gear

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

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

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.

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