Laboratory Technician - Entry-Level - White River Junction

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Mileage reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Travel compensation

Job summary

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician (experienced or entry-level) to join the White River Junction lab. You’ll perform testing on soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and aggregates and report results to project teams.

We offer extensive training and support for industry certifications (ACI Grade I, NETTCP, ICC). The job includes lab upkeep, field visits, and travel with mileage reimbursement and travel compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid construction materials testing certifications such as ACI Grade I, NETTCP, or ICC required.
• Ability to perform basic math and accurately record observations and test results.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in field and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction materials testing on soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and aggregates.
• Prepare and report test results accurately and promptly.
• Maintain and organize the laboratory and equipment.
• Visit field projects and pick up samples from clients and sites.
• Assist with travel to job sites as needed; occasional weekend work may occur.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Certifications in materials testing

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician (experienced or entry-level) to be based at our office in White River Junction, Vermont. As a Laboratory Technician you will work in the lab and in the field performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results. You’ll also help maintain and organize the laboratory, visit field projects, and pick up samples from clients and project sites. You will typically work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities based on project needs.

Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, but to thrive in this role you won't need prior experience to learn and be successful - we will train you and pay you while you learn.

If you have experience with construction materials testing, are looking for an opportunity to work in a team environment, and an opportunity for growth, we train and support our team's professional development and skills by seeking certifications for construction materials testing. You must have prior experience with, and valid certifications and licenses related to construction materials testing required, such as ACI Concrete Testing Grade I, NETTCP, and/or ICC General Requirements and Special inspections. In addition to the company’s health, disability, and retirement benefit offerings, we also compensate for travel time to project sites and reimburse mileage if your personal vehicle is used for travel.

You will work with other laboratory and field technicians, interns and managers. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples and equipment. You may drive to pick up samples at a job site or perform materials testing in the field, however, this would be on an occasional and as-needed basis. We do require a high school diploma or equivalent, and to perform this job you will need to do some basic math and write or type your observations and test results. Safely conducting yourself and the equipment we entrust to you is a must.

We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.We are a hardworking group with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals.

A few things to keep in mind - you must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer, and we are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time.

S.W. COLE has Great Benefits!!

Our team members are offered a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week
• Paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store.

We have three options for travelling between our office and job sites for field-based team members - 1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your time and mileage. 2) Use one of our company trucks. 3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use.

S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled