Materials Testing Technician

Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Technicians are responsible for performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with published standards and Westwood Laboratory policies and procedures. If you are looking to work in a top-notch firm that encourages teamwork, we'd like to hear from you. We provide a warm, employee-friendly environment to help you develop your career and showcase your talents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on renewable energy, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects.
• Perform asphalt mix laboratory testing (including grain size analysis of extracted asphalt, extraction of asphaltic paving mixtures, bulk specific gravity, and theoretical max specific gravity).
• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.
• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.
• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.
• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.
• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.
• Organize and process test samples in the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.

Background & scheduling notes: This position is subject to a background check, driving record check, and random drug testing to drive a company vehicle when needed for field work. Expected work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, occasional early and late days may be requested based on workload.

Required Skills:

• Good analytical and organizational skills with the capability to problem solve.
• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace/vehicle is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Required Experience:

Any of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

or

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

or

• At least three years' experience in construction materials testing