Lab Technician 2

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Lab Tech 2, you will perform laboratory tests on soils, aggregates and HMA, prepare reports, and collect samples from jobsites and plants for a wide variety of transportation projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Work within a team of construction managers, office managers, inspectors, and contractors to successfully complete the construction of projects
• Perform field sampling and testing, and perform laboratory testing per UDOT, AASHTO and ASTM and other agency procedures and processes
• Complete test reports and documentation per UDOT and other agency requirements for all testing performed
• Work alongside UDOT construction crew or other agency construction management personnel in an augmentation role
• Assist younger technicians to complete tasks

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Certification under American Concrete Institute (ACI) as Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I required or UDOT equivalent
• Certification under WAQTC guidelines for Sampling and Density (SRDTT)
• Other Certifications through UDOT are preferred 
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
• Willingness to work on projects locally and travel between labs daily
• Willingness to work either day or night shift depending on construction schedules
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be comfortable and efficient with enter test results into required databases
• 4-6 years of experience

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.