Soil & Concrete Laboratory Technician

Company Overview

CME Associates, Inc. (CME) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplined engineering technology corporation that provides Construction Materials Evaluation and Technical Support Services to owners and professionals engaged in design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. CME's licensed engineers and certified technicians specialize in geotechnical engineering, construction materials evaluation in both field and laboratory, geological sciences, subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering.

Summary

Perform tests on construction materials such as soil and concrete for quality control / quality assurance in a laboratory setting. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Testing of samples in accordance with appropriate test standards, and documentation of results
• Ensure that tests are performed properly and in accordance with the Test Standards; perform the necessary retests if an error is discovered in the initial testing procedure and note test result deviation to the Standard for accurate reporting of the test
• Logging in of samples to specific test specimen identification book
• Audit and train Field Staff on Soil Classification, sample collection procedures, test specimen fabrication, test specimen labeling and field equipment care
• Assist Supervising Laboratory Technician to ensure that lab and field equipment receive periodic, routine calibration, is maintained properly and is always in good working condition
• Read project plans, interpret project specifications, interpret Statement of Special Inspections and apply those interpretations to the laboratory work frequency and other minimum frequencies is required
• Assist Supervising Laboratory Technician with inspections of laboratory with accrediting body

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma is required; Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related is ideal, although not necessary
• Experience with laboratory testing of construction materials is desirable
• Must have the ability to comprehend test standards, practices and specifications, and use spreadsheet software to analyze data
• Must have the ability to obtain industry certifications with full support from CME
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Compensation: $20 - 24 / hour

Benefits and Perks

CME offers competitive wages and benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Insurance Products, and Paid Time Off (including Holiday, Vacation, Sick and Personal) for full time employees. 

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.  All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

CME Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer.

A New York State Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).