Construction Material Testing Lab Technician

Overview:  

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

Summary:

This Lab Technician is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day completion of work assignments related to 

testing concrete, soils, asphalt, and other construction materials. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy 

individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job 

functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or 

balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, 

pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 

lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

• The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in 

nature several times per hour

• The technician’s primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete 

samples, as well as testing other construction materials; testing these samples requires extensive manual 

lifting and handling. The manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range 

from a 0-75+ lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Weights in the 0-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a 

frequency range 10 – 35 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Weights in the range of 35 – 75+ lbs (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 

30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable 

accommodation 

• Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 

feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and 

carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation 

• On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours 

• Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and 

fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles

• The testing work is performed inside and outside the lab with exposure to: dirt, dust, sun, heat, and 

humidity 

• The testing work is performed outside on the field with exposure to: dirt, dust, sun, heat, and humidity 

• This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the 

noise level is usually moderate to loud

• he testing process for the various construction materials (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repeated 

several times per hour

• The technician’s primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete 

samples, as well as testing other construction materials; testing these samples requires extensive manual 

lifting and handling; the manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range from 

a few pounds up to 75+ lbs

• Weights in the 5 - 75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a 

frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour

• Ensure that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy, and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
• Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
• Conducts testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards/methods (ASTM, AASHTO, FM, Army Corp of Engineers, DOT, etc.)
• Report data in a complete, timely, and understandable fashion
• Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Turn in paperwork related to the work order every day
• Attend all technician meetings
• Regular attendance is required
• Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekends schedules may be necessary to support business needs
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other duties may be assigned

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Ability to earn required testing certifications
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

• LBR Certification for Soils Work
• Concrete Cylinder Testing Technician Certification for Concrete Work
• Asphalt Plant Technician Certification for Asphalt Work 

Who We Are:  

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.