Quality Control Soils Laboratory Technician

What you'll do:

• Receive, label, and prepare soil samples for laboratory testing
• Perform tests including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctors, sieve analysis, hydrometer, and density calculations
• Operate laboratory equipment (ovens, balances, compactors, shakers, hydrometers, etc.)
• Record test data accurately on worksheets, spreadsheets, or LIMS
• Verify calculations for dry density, percent passing, corrections, and classification data
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment
• Communicate unusual or nonconforming results to leadership
• Participate in certification and competency training
• Transport samples from plant locations to lab for testing
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED (Associate’s/Bachelor’s in science or engineering, preferred)
• Experience in a soils / geotechnical / construction materials lab, preferred
• Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to drive within the Greater Houston Area
• Willingness to follow ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT procedures and written instructions
• Familiarity with TxDOT, City of Houston, and Harris County testing procedures
• Experience with Proctors, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, or hydrometer analysis
• NICET Soils Level I or II certification or interest in obtaining
• TxDOT SB101, 103, 201, 202 certification or interest in obtaining
• Experience with LIMS or QC digital data entry systems

Working conditions:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physical laboratory environment
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend for several hours per day and work for long periods without a break
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy environment

What you'll get:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term/long term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays