Characteristics of Position This is the entry level position for engineering technicians in construction materials testing. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Assistant Technician must keep accurate field and laboratory records. Assistant Technician must follow Company policies and procedures. Under close supervision, learns to perform a limited number of laboratory and field assignments, including the following: Lab Assignments Soils Proctor, Gradation and Atterberg limits Moisture Content Sample Density Calculations Concrete Recording samples into system Break cylinders, beams and cubes Calculations Asphalt Field Mat Density Densities on cores Field Assignments Soil Field Classification Nuclear Compaction Concrete Tests Concrete Sampling Cast Cylinders and Beams Slump Air Temperature Miscellaneous Asphalt Compaction Percolation Tests Performs other duties as assigned Relationship to Others Works for the assigned Department Manager. Meets the public when performing field tests. Must interact with the public positively. Knowledge and Experience Required Has sufficient formal education to understand and execute written instructions, codes and procedures, as well as perform math calculations Conditions of Work Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Work is performed in the laboratory and the field. Travel out of town is required several days per month. Work schedules are set depending on project requirements. The goal for this position is to have 1,976 billed hours per year. To Apply Send an email to [email protected] with "Assistant Technician" in the subject line. Include your resume and any additional information that may help us get to know you.