Construction Materials & Geotechnical 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.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is seeking qualified, responsible candidates for the position of Construction Materials and Geotechnical Testing Laboratory Technician to perform inspection duties on a large scale/multiyear project in the vicinity of the Indianapolis, IN metropolitan area.We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing for construction materials and geotechnical testing in the field laboratory, in order to verify conformance to standards and specifications
This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on a high-profile project, and be part of an industry leading company.
In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:
- Competitive Wages;
- Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
- Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.);
- Employee referral bonuses;
- Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.
If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity, to developing your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on resume building projects; then we want to talk to you!
Kleinfelder recognizes our staff as the key to our success. Our employees are the backbone of an integrated company that provides innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for our clients. Accordingly, we partner with our staff to establish and achieve career development goals designed to build your professional experience and technical confidence by helping you obtain additional inspection and testing certifications.
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.
Consideration for this position requires the following certification(s) and/or experience:
- 1-3 years of construction materials laboratory testing experience.
- Preparation of daily reports and data sheets. May be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Certifications (or ability to obtain) include:
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician - Grade I
- ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
- ACI Lab Testing Technician
- INDOT Certification Soils, Aggregates, and/or Asphalt
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: 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.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
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:
Benefits: 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.
Career Development: 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.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee.In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.