Senior Asphalt Lab Technician (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Full-Time,

The Senior Asphalt Laboratory Technician will have strong initiative and be able to perform routine complex inspections.
They will perform testing procedures in the field and laboratory for verification of compliance to plans and specifications.
Duties will include but are not limited to, performing laboratory tests on soils, concrete, asphalt in compliance with various test methods, logging and reporting findings, maintaining documentation of data, and providing laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration when needed.
The Laboratory Technician will communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, and others as applicable regarding the project requirements and test results.
PRIMARY JOB TASKS: (Essential Duties) Perform Laboratory tests on soils, concrete, construction materials, and asphalt to conform with Caltrans, ASTM, AASHTO test methods, and State procedures.
Effectively communicate test results to office and field personnel as well as client contacts.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Provide detailed reports and data from test results.
Ensure all samples are accurately logged.
Provide laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
Document and implement test process.
Sample inventory management.
Documentation and data maintenance Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
Pick up soil and concrete samples from various project sites.
QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Characteristics the Employee Will Demonstrate that reflect success) Communication (oral and written), mechanical, and technical skills.
Understand construction and manufacturing process, engineering drawings, and assembly testing.
Must be punctual, professional, reliable, and dependable.
Ability to work effectively with company personnel, as well as with clients and vendors in coordinating client requirements with company’s capability to satisfactorily complete jobs.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying hours when required.
Knowledge of building systems & construction techniques.
Ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: (KSABs: job history / years of related experience) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities, and behaviors (KSABs) required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional information such as years of experience may be listed below.
10 years of concrete, soil, asphalt concrete, other construction materials and/or laboratory testing experience and mix design processes.
Basic computer skills Understanding of basic math and physics concepts including Algebra Ability to work variable hours Ability to lift 50 pounds Excellent organizational skills Valid California driver's license EDUCATION: (diplomas, certifications, degrees) High school diploma or equivalent For this Senior role, the following certifications are highly desirable, although it is not required to have all those listed.
CT 105 Calculations - Gradings CT 106 Definitions - Specific Gravity (SpG) CT 125 Sampling - AGGREGATES CT 125 Sampling - HMA CT 201 Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates CT 202 Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates CT 204 LL, PL, PI CT 205 Percent Crushed Particles CT 206 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates CT 207 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates CT 208 Apparent SpG - Fine Aggregates CT 211 LA Rattler CT 213 Organic Impurities of PCC sand CT 216 Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates CT 217 Sand Equivalent CT 226 Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates CT 227 Cleanness Value CT 229 Durability CT 234 Uncompacted void - Fine Aggregates CT 235 Flat and Elongated Particles CT 301 "R" Value CT 304 Sample Preparation - HMA CT 308 Bulk SpG and Density - HMA CT 309 Max SpG and Density - HMA CT 366 Stabilometer CT 367 OBC CT 370 Moisture Content by Microwave CT 371 Moisture Induced Damage (TSR) CT 382 AC Content by Ignition Oven AASHTO T 11 Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates AASHTO T 27 Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates AASHTO T 84 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates AASHTO T 85 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates AASHTO T 176 Sand Equivalent AASHTO T 209 Max SpG and Density - HMA AASHTO T 269 Percent Air Voids - HMA AASHTO T 275 Bulk SpG - HMA AASHTO T 283 Moisture Induced Damage (TSR) AASHTO T 304 Uncompacted Void - Fine Aggregate AASHTO T 308 AC Content (Ignition Oven) - HMA AASHTO T 312 Gyratory Compactor AASHTO T 324 Hamburg Wheel-Track AASHTO T 329 Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMA AASHTO T 335 Percentage of Fracture ASTM D 4791 Flat and Elongated Particles AASHTO T 166 Bulk SpG of Compacted HMA - SSD AASHTO T 96 L.
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Rattler AASHTO T 255 Evaporable Moisture Content AASHTO R 47 Reducing Samples of HMA AASHTO R 76 Reducing Samples of Agg CT 306 Reducing Samples of Asphalt Mixtures CT 389 Hamburg Wheel-Track Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive insurance and benefits package.
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