Construction Materials Testing Technician - Shreveport

Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician. This full-time, entry-level position focuses on sampling and testing soils, concrete, and asphalt materials on construction projects across our North Louisiana / East Texas service area.

Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be authorized to work in the United States, plus good math and organizational

Qualifications

• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have good math skills, good organizational skills, and a team attitude.
• Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours as required to meet project schedules; be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• LaDOTD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling/testing of soils, concrete and asphalt materials at field locations (80–90% of time).
• Assist with analysis and reporting under supervision; train as needed.
• Work in outdoor conditions and travel within the North Louisiana / East Texas area.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Physical fitness

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the Southeast United States. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Ardaman has the following opportunity available in Shreveport, Louisiana:

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN

Full-time entry level position performing sampling/testing of soils, concrete and asphalt materials on construction projects throughout our North Louisiana / East Texas service area. Typical duties require 80 to 90 percent of time be spent performing tasks at field locations. Will train.

Qualifications: Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good math skills, good organizational skills, a good attitude, and get along well in a team environment and be safety minded in all aspects of his work. Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours as required to meet project schedules; be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and have a safe driving record. Individual should be physically fit and able to spend extended hours working outdoors in a wide range of climate conditions. LaDOTD experience a plus. Local candidates preferred; no relocation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.

Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com

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