CMT Lab Technician

Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician

Join Atlas Technical Consultants as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Lab Technician in Lubbock supporting the West Texas area. This technician will perform soils, aggregate, HMA, and concrete testing in the lab in accordance with TxDOT and ASTM standards, with room to grow into field certifications. Success looks like accurate, well-documented lab testing and steady progress toward TxAPA/ACI certifications.

Core Responsibilities

• The CMT Laboratory Technician performs lab testing for soils, aggregates, HMA, and concrete to ensure compliance with TxDOT specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct material testing in the lab
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT Tex-series specs and QC
• Log and document test data
• Support occasional field sampling
• Communicate results and anomalies to the Lab Manager
• Follow all safety policies
• Participate in training toward TxAPA/ACI certifications

You'll thrive here if you have

• 1+ years of experience in construction materials testing (lab and/or field) preferred, candidates with strong aptitude and willingness to learn also considered.
• Ability to read and comprehend test procedures, specifications, and lab worksheets.
• Working knowledge of soils, aggregates, HMA, and concrete testing preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current TxAPA Level 1A, 1B, SB101, SB103, SB102, SB201, SB202, AGG
  101 and ACI Field Grade, ACI Strength (any combination) preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other tools used for material testing documentation.
• Knowledge of TxDOT, ASTM and AASHTO testing procedures relating to soils, aggregates, HMA, and concrete.
• Proficiency in preparing and documenting test results in accordance with TxDOT standards and project requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for occasional field support within the West Texas area with flexibility to transition between lab testing and occasional field testing/inspection duties as required.
• Willing to learn and work toward additional TxAPA/ACI certifications.
• Comfortable in a lab environment with occasional physical demands (lifting samples, standing for extended periods).

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness:
  We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support:
  We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement:
  We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance:
  To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program:
  We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development:
  We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging:
  We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility:
  May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life:
  We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart:
  As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust:
  We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery:
  Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level:
  
  Entry
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities…