Field & Lab Materials Technician: Soils, Concrete & Asphalt

Westinghouse Electric Company; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (health, dental, and

Vision and life benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

401K retirement

Company cellphone & tablet

Company vehicle for onsite travel

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is looking for a skilled technician to perform testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt across multiple regional sites. The role includes field testing, daily reporting, and collaboration with project managers and senior staff to ensure adherence to specifications.

Expect in-depth technical training, industry certifications upon successful completion, and opportunities for growth within a 100% employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Excellent plan-reading and mathematical aptitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• DOT, ICC, and NICET certifications preferred.
• At least 1 year of construction materials testing experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Comfortable with field work on uneven terrain or confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature.
• Perform field density tests of soils.
• Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format.
• Work with project managers and senior technicians to ensure specifications are followed.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff, as needed.

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is looking for a skilled technician to perform testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt across multiple regional sites. The role includes field testing, daily reporting, and collaboration with project managers and senior staff to ensure adherence to specifications.

Expect in-depth technical training, industry certifications upon successful completion, and opportunities for growth within a 100% employee-owned organization.