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CTL Engineering, Inc. Lab Technician in Shelbyville, Kentucky
CTL Engineering Inc. Job Description-Lab Technician
Job Title: Lab Technician
General Statement of Duties: The Lab Technician performs laboratory testing and reporting of soils, concrete, and asphalt construction materials. The Lab Technician works independently on broad projects under direction of a Dept. Manager and no direct supervisory duties are required.
Examples of Duties: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in this job.)
Performs laboratory testing and reporting of soils, concrete and asphalt construction materials.
May perform geotechnical lab duties, including soil classification and soil testing.
May perform environmental studies, including Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II ESAs and asbestos surveys.
Follows established lab guidelines and practices them.
Adheres to and ensures compliance with all security regulations. Ensures good housekeeping in accordance with state and federal specifications which relate to material handling.
Communicates findings to engineers, internal partners and concerned individuals and agencies.
Calibrates equipment in accordance with appropriate methods and standards.
Supports visits, tours and audits of the area by auditors, visitors or other authorized personnel.
Performing soil laboratory testing (Moisture contents, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, organic content, hydrometer, etc.)
Performing compression testing of concrete cylinders and beams
Data entry and review
Maintaining a schedule and effectively communicating the schedule with the engineers
Duties required to maintain lab certification (testing/prepping performance samples, completing forms, etc.)
Calibration of laboratory equipment
General lab upkeep
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong Knowledge of laboratory principles, soil and testing procedures.
Knowledge of engineering and construction industries.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to testing.
Skill with Microsoft office such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written
Strong Skill and ability in growing the service market and being comfortable with regularly interacting with potential clients.
Ability to be a critical thinker that is highly motivated and a team player.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to present data in reports in an organized and accurate fashion.
Ability to follow quality standards and enforce them.
Ability to relate to all types of personalities and develop strong business relationships.
Ability to be reliable with strong and consistent attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
1-3+ years of work experience
Clean driving record
Education:
High School graduate
CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, s exual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
