Construction Materials Testing Technician - Multiple Locations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Parking

Casual dress

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is hiring for lab and field testing of construction materials across multiple Kansas and Missouri locations. This full-time hourly position requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Ambitious, career-minded individuals with strong math skills are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry is valued; prior experience in agriculture or construction is common among our

Qualifications

• Math skills required; proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and chemistry valued.
• Experience preferred but not required; many technicians have worked in agriculture or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lab and field testing of construction materials.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Math skills

Outdoor work

Job description

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
• 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 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.