Lab Technician

fisher; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fisher Industries is seeking a Lab Technician to collect samples and test pit run gravel and processed aggregates. The role requires travel to remote locations, measuring quantities, and mapping gravel sources, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will communicate with foremen, adjust equipment to meet specifications, and coordinate with contractors and engineers on gravel requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Willingness to travel extensively overnight.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote locations to collect and test pits, run gravel, and processed aggregates.
• Communicate with plant foreman regarding material specifications.
• Assist with equipment adjustments to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineers on gravel specs.
• Measure material quantities and map gravel sources.
• Assist crews with setup and teardown of portable plants.
• Follow safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Overnight travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Lab Technician is a safety sensitive position and will collect the samples and test pit run gravel and processed aggregates. The duties will also include measuring distances, gravel pits, and stockpile volumes.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Travel to remote locations to collect and test pits, run gravel, and processed aggregates
• Communicate with the plant foreman regarding material specifications
• Assist plant foreman with equipment modifications to produce material within project requirements
• Communicate with prime contractors and project engineers on gravel specifications
• Measure quantities of materials produced
• Measure and map new and existing gravel sources
• Prospect for new gravel sources
• Assist the crews with setup and tearing down portable plants
• Comply with company's safety standards and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred
• Team player with good work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent math skills
• Require extensive overnight travel

$1000 Sign-On Bonus!

* Bonuses Payable following 90 days of employment.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at [phone] to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.