Soils Lab Tech: Paid Training & Certifications

ECS Group of Companies; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification fees paid

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Soils Laboratory Technician. The role offers no prior experience required, with paid training and certification fee coverage, and opportunities to grow as you earn your credentials.

You will work under supervision in our soils and concrete labs, performing basic tests, assisting with sample prep, data entry, and QA/QC tasks while developing skills across standard lab procedures.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; will learn under supervision.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Obtain lab certifications applicable to the lab work performed; certifications may be required for both soils and concrete labs.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic laboratory tests on soil and construction material samples under supervision.
• Assists with sample preparation and testing procedures.
• Compiles test results, data input, data processing, and other administrative duties.
• Performs soils laboratory testing including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content, visual classifications (begin to learn).
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Supports calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains calibration records and QA/QC documentation.
• Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment.
• Assists with additional laboratory functions and occasional fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Soils Laboratory Technician. The role offers no prior experience required, with paid training and certification fee coverage, and opportunities to grow as you earn your credentials.

You will work under supervision in our soils and concrete labs, performing basic tests, assisting with sample prep, data entry, and QA/QC tasks while developing skills across standard lab procedures.