Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Socket.dev; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) in Alliance, OH is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Construction Observation & Testing Division. The role focuses on performing soil, asphalt, concrete, and aggregate testing, with duties including data entry, test reporting, and equipment calibration.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, be able to lift 50 lbs, and be willing to learn ASTM/AASHTO procedures. Competitive pay; full benfits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to learn ASTM/AASHTO procedures and standard lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry, record keeping, and test reporting.
• Carry out soil, asphalt, concrete, and aggregate tests per published standards.
• Calibrate and maintain field and lab equipment as needed.
• Prepare concrete cylinders, cores, and prisms for strength testing.
• Assist in data validation and reporting under supervision.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking aLaboratory Technicianfor our Construction Observation & Testing Division in Alliance, OH.

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing soil, asphalt, concrete, and aggregate testing in accordance with published standards and laboratory policies and procedures. Laboratory technicians are also responsible for record keeping, test reporting, and other duties associated with the laboratory operation. Technicians in addition to laboratory testing will also be performing calibrations, and maintenance of field and lab equipment.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform data entry, record keeping, test reporting, and other duties.
• Ability to learn and apply ASTM, AASHTO, and other laboratory test procedures.
• Perform testing in the laboratory on construction materials to include Standard and Modified Proctors, sieve analyses, plasticity index tests, soil classification, and other soil, asphalt, and concrete test processing.
• Work in the concrete room prepping and performing tests on concrete cylinders, cores, masonry block, and prisms for compressive strength testing.
• Break cylinders, prisms, beams, and cubes of concrete and masonry.
• Perform maintenance and calibrations on laboratory and field equipment.
• Perform some calculations of test data under supervision of Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assist with data back-checking and corrections.

Pay Rate: $18–$19/hr, based on experience.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Competitive Salarywith generousPaid Time OffandPaid Holidaysto support your work-life balance
• Annual Bonus Potential– your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Comprehensive Health Coverage– including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Peace of Mind– with Company-paidLife Insuranceand bothShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Invest in Your Future– through our401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance Program– helping you continue to grow and learn
• Employee Assistance Program– free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
• Peak Health Wellness Plan– personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
• Stay Connected & Inspired– withfree memberships to professional societies
• Professional Development– Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
• Referral Bonuses– bring great people on board and get rewarded
• Recognition That Matters– we celebrate achievements big and small with ourEmployee Recognition Program
• Team Spirit & Fun– enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.