Soils Lab Technician: Paid Training & Certifications

Engineering Consulting Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification fees paid

Job summary

ECS Limited in Austin, TX is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Soils Laboratory Technician. No prior experience required; you will learn under the guidance of experienced professionals to perform tests in our concrete and soils laboratories.

We offer paid training, opportunities to earn certifications, and room for growth within a hands-on lab setting. Candidate should be dependable, follow QA/QC procedures, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Obtain lab certifications for labs performed as per policy.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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 duties.
• Performs soils testing including Atterberg limits, gradation, swell, moisture, and visual classification.
• Unconfined compressive strength testing of soil and rock.
• Standard and modified proctor testing.
• Maintains calibration records and QA/QC documentation.
• Supports calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment.
• Assists with additional lab functions and occasional fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Follow directions

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ECS Limited in Austin, TX is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Soils Laboratory Technician. No prior experience required; you will learn under the guidance of experienced professionals to perform tests in our concrete and soils laboratories.

We offer paid training, opportunities to earn certifications, and room for growth within a hands-on lab setting. Candidate should be dependable, follow QA/QC procedures, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.