Laboratory Technician: Concrete & Soils (Paid Training)

Engineering Consulting Service; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician in Austin, TX. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided and certification fees are paid by the company. You’ll learn under experienced staff in concrete and soils labs.

Opportunities for growth exist as you earn your certifications, with guidance and support for ongoing training and QA/QC documentation throughout testing and data reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Lab certifications applicable to the lab work performed per policy.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily.
• Follow directions and work under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic laboratory tests on construction material samples under supervision.
• Assists with sample preparation and testing procedures.
• Compiles test results, data input, data processing and other admin duties.
• Performs soils lab testing (Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell, moisture, classification, UCS).
• Performs concrete lab testing (labeling, curing, temperature logs, sample breaking).
• Maintains a clean and organized lab environment.
• Supports calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and QA/QC records.
• Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment.
• Assists with fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Data recording accuracy

Dependable / self-motivated

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician in Austin, TX. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided and certification fees are paid by the company. You’ll learn under experienced staff in concrete and soils labs.

Opportunities for growth exist as you earn your certifications, with guidance and support for ongoing training and QA/QC documentation throughout testing and data reporting processes.