Precision Materials Lab Technician – Soils & Concrete

Construction Material Testing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Greenville, SC is seeking a Laboratory Technician who converts field samples into numerical data through Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. You will operate within an AASHTO R18 quality system, ensure calibration, log samples, and maintain chain of custody, delivering precise results with every run.

Pay is $25 to $35 per hour, with overtime during peak testing seasons; the role is facility-based

Qualifications

• Careful hands, documented accuracy, and mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136, and C39 testing
• Maintain calibration, standardization, and quality records
• Log samples and preserve chain of custody
• Break cylinders and report strength results same day
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Careful hands

Documentation habits

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Greenville, SC is seeking a Laboratory Technician who converts field samples into numerical data through Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. You will operate within an AASHTO R18 quality system, ensure calibration, log samples, and maintain chain of custody, delivering precise results with every run.

Pay is $25 to $35 per hour, with overtime during peak testing seasons; the role is facility-based