Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder's Irving (DFW) TX office is seeking a Construction Materials and Geotechnical Testing Laboratory Technician to join our team.

We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing for construction materials and geotechnical testing in the laboratory, in order to verify conformance to standards and specifications

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Performing concrete cylinder compression testing
• Following proper procedures and standards
• Performing daily routine testing of construction materials and geotechnical samples
• Performing accurate computations
• Maintaining cordial relationships with co-workers, clients, contractors, etc. and

• ACI Concrete Compression Strength Technician - Level 1

The Laboratory Technician will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.

The preferred candidate will have 0-3 years of construction materials laboratory testing experience; however we will train the correct individual.

• NICET - Level I (Soils and/or Construction Materials Testing)

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)