Soils Lab Technician

PATRIOT ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Patriot Engineering and Environmental is looking for a Soils Lab Technician to join our talented and impactful team in our Indianapolis, IN office. Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an Employee Owned, diverse engineering firm with multi-state locations and presence providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients. Patriot has an opening for a Soils Lab Technician. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, desire to learn and a passion for being part of a collaborate team that measures and analyzes samples for engineering design related to construction projects. This position will be responsible for performing all relevant tests as accurately as possible and generate data as per test requirements and maintain scrupulous records. The laboratory technician shall also be responsible in assisting the laboratory supervisor in calibrating the lab and field-testing equipment. The data or information collected from the testing is utilized to enhance the safety of construction projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher education
• Ability to learn and accurately perform all the tests listed in the laboratory services
• Ability to obtain an ACI Level I certification for Concrete testing and Aggregate testing
• Ability to obtain an ACI Aggregate Subbase certification
• Attention to detail and reporting standards
• Valid Driver’s License / Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass requisite background / drug screens

Responsibilities

• Work with soil, rock, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete specimens.
• Attention to detail, including the ability to distinguish colors and shades in soil descriptions, utilize small and delicate laboratory equipment, and follow the test procedures required.
• Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions effectively, retrieve and interpret information from technical manuals, as well as work with numbers, including mathematical calculations involving percentages, fractions, and decimals. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Perform all testing accurately as described in the testing standards ASTM and AASHTO.
• Possess communication skills to discuss projects with co-workers, managers, and engineers.
• Perform a wide range of physical activities including sustained walking, bending, twisting, standing, reaching, and performing medium to heavy work including occasionally lifting 40 pounds or more.

Benefits

• Patriot offers a strong comprehensive Total Rewards package - in addition to competitive wages, we provide a matching 100% on first 4% 401(k), annual profit sharing, stock ownership, medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only), dental and vision, insurance, life, AD&D, disability, pet and other related insurances, EAP program, funded professional development, vacation and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED