Experienced Geotechnical and Construction Materials laboratory Technician (EG-CMLT)

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Geotechnical and Construction Materials Laboratory Technician (EG-CMLT)

Location: Fletcher, North Carolina

Status: Full- Time - Entry level

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons, Inc. (BLE), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. We put people first, whether that's our clients, our employees, or our community. It's why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients.

And it's why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do. We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems.

We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.

Notice to applicants:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.

To be a considered applicant:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Job Description

As a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician (CMLT) at Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will assume a pivotal role in our organization's dedication to excellence in our AASHTO and CCRL accredited laboratory. Reporting directly to our Lab manager. An essential aspect of your role is to demonstrate strong leadership skills and contribute to the continuous development of a collaborative team environment. Your expertise and dedication will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our laboratory and ensuring the success of our projects.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School or General Education Equivalent (GED)
• Familiarity with ASTM, ASSHTO, AMRL, CCRL and USACOE test methods specific to geotechnical and construction materials.
• Minimum required certifications:
  • ACI Concrete testing Technician
  • ACI Aggregate base testing
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Knowledge of project management, understanding project baseline documentation, costs, and schedules.
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency in MS Office applications (Word & Excel).
• Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently working independently while completing scheduled tasks, and/or lead a project team.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state and federal authorities of all levels.
• Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.

Daily Functions and Duties

• Laboratory sample receipt and processing
• Daily use of EXCEL, Geosystems and eFieldData for recording of test results
• Calibration of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.
• Conducting, reporting, and analyzing the following tests:
  • Soil and Aggregate testing
  • Triaxial compression
  • Direct shear
  • Consolidation
  • Proctors
  • Grain size analysis
  • Atterberg limits
  • Permeability
  • CBR
  • Organic contents
  • Specificity gravity
  • pH
  • Resistivity
  • Concrete strength testing

Preferred Qualifications

• familiarity with ASSHTO R18
• Triaxial Compression testing
• Direct Shear testing
• Consolidation testing

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.