Geotechnical Lab Technician - Entry Level with Growth

Colliers Engineering & Design; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

TerraSense, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician to join our Totowa, NJ team. You will gain hands-on experience testing soil, rock, concrete, and aggregate, learning ASTM and AASHTO standards, while working with experienced professionals to grow your skills.

Training and support will be provided to get you started. Responsibilities include performing testing procedures, learning soil/rock classification, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Training and certifications will be provided.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Construction Management or Earth/Environmental Sciences is preferred.
• NJSAT, ACI, NICET certifications are preferred, but not required.
• Work hours will be 8 hours between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing procedures in the laboratory accurately and in accordance with standards and specifications.
• Become proficient in soil and rock classification systems.
• Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, and clients both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently with supervision.
• Work Environment may require regular exposure to bending, twisting, moderate to loud noise conditions and lifting weights of up to 75 lbs.
• Some weekend and overtime work may be required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Geology

Construction Management

Earth/Environmental Sciences

Job description

TerraSense, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician to join our Totowa, NJ team. You will gain hands-on experience testing soil, rock, concrete, and aggregate, learning ASTM and AASHTO standards, while working with experienced professionals to grow your skills.

Training and support will be provided to get you started. Responsibilities include performing testing procedures, learning soil/rock classification, and effective communication with