TxAPA Level 1- Lab Technician

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Join Atlas Technical Consultants' Construction Materials Testing (CMT) lab in Midland supporting the West Texas area. The successful technician will possess a TxAPA Level 1-A certification & 1+ years' experience in the CMT industry. 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. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

• Perform 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 ACI certifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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 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.
• Flexibility to transition between lab testing and occasional field testing/inspection duties as required.
• Willing to learn and work toward additional ACI certifications.
• Reliable and detail-oriented; comfortable in a lab environment with occasional physical demands (lifting samples, standing for extended periods).

• 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…