Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician

About the position NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals, and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. As our Construction Quality Assurance San Diego group continues to grow, we are now looking for a Materials Laboratory Technician who will be responsible for performing construction materials testing on soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete in compliance with industry standards such as AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO, and Caltrans Test Methods. You will learn and demonstrate proficiency in all laboratory methods. The location of laboratory work will depend on the job assignment and may be located at a mobile laboratory near an active construction jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Assists other lab and field staff, include coordination of staffing needs, and daily work schedules.
• Performs testing and measurements with the direction of project manager, lab manager or supervisors.
• Assists with generating and the preparation of final laboratory reports and furnishes to project manager upon review and approval by the laboratory manager.
• Has the knowledge to learn and demonstrate the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements.
• Furnishes draft testing reports.
• All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project.
• Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited to the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab-related materials, up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, daily.
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete required.
• Possesses effective written, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients, and outside agencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• ACI, NICET, CALTRANS, ICC; preferred, but not required
• ACI Strength Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician (Level 1 and 2), and Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certifications or ability to obtain certifications immediately.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• professional development/advancement opportunities