Construction Materials Laboratory Technician at ALLWEST Testing & Engineering, Inc – Spokane Valley, Washington

ALLWEST is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Spokane, WA team. Our team of diverse and driven professionals fosters an environment of collaboration and growth. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing firm serving the Inland Northwest and beyond. We have six offices located in Idaho, Washington and Montana. If you have a desire to work with a dynamic team, grow your career and have a high level of personal accountability, we want to talk with you!

Overview:

Perform and document routine laboratory tests for the purpose of supporting the Testing and Engineering departments and/or verifying conformance to project plans and specifications.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Under direction of the Laboratory Manager set up and operate the appropriate laboratory testing equipment to perform the required testing on soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt.
• Provide timely and accurate test results in the proper format as per specifications, building codes, company policy and procedures.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Participate in keeping the equipment and the workspace clean and organized.
• Communicate professionally with project managers, senior field staff, project engineers, and other laboratory personnel.
• Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required.
• Provide quality customer service including meeting quality standards for services and an overall positive representation of company values and expectations.
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports individual and co-worker safety.
• Record hours worked daily in the company time-keeping system.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Preferred minimum one year of applicable experience in soils, asphalt, or concrete testing (We're willing to train someone with the right aptitude and willingness to learn.)
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician preferred
• WAQTC certification preferred
• Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device to complete daily field reports
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. alone and maneuver up to 75 lbs. with assistance
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately apply basic math skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service approach
• Must have a clean driving record

On-the-job training provided. If you have applicable experience, that's great, but we'll gladly train someone with the desire and aptitude to learn!

ALLWEST Benefits

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company, which means that strong company performance is rewarded to all members of our team. Eligible full-time employees have access to the following benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• Short and long-term disability, life, accident, FSA, and HSA options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• ALLWEST Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify employer.