Upstate Home School CO-Op | Part-Time Geotechnical Soils and Concrete Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Reports To: Lab Manager

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.

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 current or future employer sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Position Overview

As a Part-Time Geotechnical Soils and Concrete Laboratory Technician 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)
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Basic level proficiency in MS Office applications (Word & Excel).
• Good handwriting skills
• Ability to use hand tools and testing apparatuses.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel or bend over for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work 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, and BLE leadership.

Daily Functions and Duties

• Laboratory sample receipt and processing
• Demolding Cylinders
• Writing Lab ID's
• Reading a tape measure and Calipers
• Using a square and/or straight-edge ruler
• Preparing proctors (Drying dirt in pans)
• Performing basic soil and concrete tests
• Learning how to perform some of the tests below:
  • 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

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.