Construction Materials Testing Technician - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Kaw Valley Engineering; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking ambitious professionals for a full-time Lab/Field Technician role across multiple locations in KS and MO.

You will perform lab and field testing of construction materials, supporting our geotechnical and civil projects. This hourly position requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to work outdoors in all weather; proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry is valued and substitutions for experience are possible.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry could substitute for experience.
• Ambitious, career-minded individuals with strong math skills for lab and field testing.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab and field testing of construction materials.
• Operate equipment and collect material samples for analysis.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift 50 pounds.

Skills

Math skills

Lab testing

Field testing

Job description

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 40 years 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

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 40 years 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.

• 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

• Lenexa, KS
• Kansas City, MO
• Junction City, KS
• Wichita, KS
• Emporia, KS
• Garden City, 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 our technicians have worked extensively in agriculture or construction prior to joining our firm.

Additional Information

• 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.