Construction Materials Lab Technician
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Founded in 1964, TTL is an engineering design firm focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. From site and corridor selection to due diligence, design, and construction services, TTL is your trusted partner providing single-sourced custom solutions for complex infrastructure development. With more than 475 team members across the Southern United States, TTL provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering; transportation design and CEI; geotechnical engineering; environmental consulting; construction materials engineering and testing; and surveying, GIS, and mapping.
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Construction Materials Laboratory Technician –Decatur, AL
Description:
Perform laboratory work in accordance with applicable ASTM and AASHTO standard procedures. Receives instructions on lab testing to be performed from supervisors, project professionals, and other technicians. Activities and materials typically encountered include but are not limited to tests for density, moisture content, permeability, gradation, consolidation, and strength with regard to soils, aggregates, fly ash, rock cores, concrete, and masonry block.
Responsibilities:
Develop skills required for specialized laboratory testing
Compile accurate and detailed data, reports, and laboratory analyses
Perform calculations utilizing basic mathematical skills
Maintain routine laboratory instruments and testing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and relevant ASTM standards
Use correct techniques and materials in accordance with industry standards, (e.g., ASTM AASHTO)
Perform or schedule the calibration of testing equipment at the frequency required by the ASTM and AASHTO standards and also maintains the official records for the calibration activities
Respond to AMRL and CCRL proficiency testing non-conformities
Perform the testing for relevant ASTM's during on site assessments by both AMRL and CCRL representatives
Demonstrates compliance with all required safety protocols
Attends or completes weekly safety meetings or topics
Requirements:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. College coursework or degree preferred.
2 years of experience in Construction Materials Laboratory work
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, particularly: Word, Excel, & Outlook
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Maintain accurate recordkeeping and detailed laboratory analyses, reports, and field notes
Work additional hours and weekends to complete tasks on or ahead of schedule
Keep work areas orderly and assigned equipment and vehicles clean and in good working order
Be responsive and professional when interacting with clients
Maintain a neat and professional appearance along with polite and respectful behavior
Demonstrate compliance with all required safety protocol
Detail-oriented and organized with electronic information as well as physical samples
Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time, on-premises
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug and motor vehicle record check. TTL is an EEO/AAP employer.
- Location:
- Decatur
- Salary:
- $20 - $25 per hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Healthcare