Soils & Concrete Lab Technician: Precision & Growth

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Parkersburg, WV seeks a laboratory technician to convert field samples into the numbers projects run on—through Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. The role operates within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and documented accountability for every result.

The position covers ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136 and C39 testing, calibration maintenance, log-keeping, and

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude with precision work.
• No prior CMT required — training provided.

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

Training provided

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Parkersburg, WV seeks a laboratory technician to convert field samples into the numbers projects run on—through Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests. The role operates within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and documented accountability for every result.

The position covers ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136 and C39 testing, calibration maintenance, log-keeping, and