Construction Materials Laboratory Technician

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

At Atlas were providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive and if youre a CMT Lab Technician ready to perform laboratory tests on construction and geologic materials under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Geotechnical Engineers and committed to doing meaningful work then this is your moment. Youll perform daily work in the lab and assist as needed for various construction project types including commercial industrial residential and transportation.
Join a dynamic value-driven client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform interpret and report laboratory testing on soils concrete masonry rock and other construction materials while maintaining and calibrating lab equipment.

• Conduct field visits to retrieve and perform testing on soil and concrete samples supporting fieldwork during high-demand periods.

• Receive document organize and process material samples while maintaining a clean compliant safety-focused laboratory environment aligned with QA/QC standards.

• Communicate test results project requirements and observations with engineers managers clients and other stakeholders.

• Assist with accreditation requirements (DOT AMRL CCRL AASHTO) and support the preparation tabulation and submittal of written and digital reports.

• Perform additional duties as required demonstrating safety awareness teamwork and support for project and client needs.

Youll thrive here if you

• High School diploma GED or bachelors degree in related field such as Construction Materials Engineering Geology etc.

• 1-8 years experience in construction materials laboratory or testing operations. Experience with concrete soils and asphalt testing is preferred

• Physical strength stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs stoop bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour workday in varying weather conditions in varying terrain.

• Must be willing to travel within Kentucky and Indiana as required by assignments. Valid State Drivers license with clean driving record

• Perform all job functions within Atlas safety guidelines

• ICC AASHTO NICET and INDOT and/or KYTC certifications are a plus

• Technical writing report writing calculations

• Metafield Gint Tablogs

• Ability to obtain the following with training provided as needed:

  • Nuclear density gauge and basic concrete and soils certifications

  • ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

  • ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I

  • Radiation safety for the use of Nuclear Density Gauges

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs) voluntary employee-led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry-Level
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race) ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

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