Lab Engineering Technician V

Terracon; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Springfield, MO is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform material testing and inspection across soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. You will communicate with project managers and generate written and digital reports for daily submittals, while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

Under supervision, you will advance in responsibilities, gaining experience in laboratory testing, data collection, and quality control on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history.
• Internal safety certifications required.
• Soils certification within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks under supervision and perform basic testing and observations.
• Perform soils and aggregate testing in a laboratory environment.
• Document findings clearly and prepare reports for submittal.
• Communicate results to the Lab Manager and Project Manager.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Lab Manager.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety rules on all projects.

Skills

Soil testing

Data reporting

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Perform soils and aggregate testing in a laboratory environment.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Lab Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification:
• Obtain internal Soils Certification within the first 6 months. Required Certification:
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.