Description
Who we are looking for:
As a Field & Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the quality and safety of construction projects by performing concrete, soil, aggregate, and asphalt testing in both field and laboratory settings. In this role, you will conduct tests such as slump, air content, and temperature, cast concrete cylinders, and assist with sample preparation while ensuring all work is performed in accordance with established QA procedures.
You’ll collaborate with field teams and project staff to collect and transport samples, observe site activities, and assist with inspections as defined by project scope. This position also involves supporting day-to-day logistics such as equipment handling, shipment coordination, and maintaining organized workflows both in the lab and in the field.
We’re looking for someone who communicates professionally, works efficiently both independently and as part of a team, and is comfortable in hands-on environments that may involve travel, physical activity, and varying site conditions.
SCOPE OF POSITION
- Perform concrete testing: slump, air content, and temperature testing; and cast cylinders
- Perform preparation of soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt in the lab and field
- Responsible for performing activities in accordance with the QA Manual and other procedures applicable to the position.
- Excellent communication skills – Communicate in a positive and professional manner to maintain good relationships with clients, customers, and coworkers.
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel
- May assist with scheduling and processing received shipments and deliveries through FedEx, UPS, and USPS deliveries.
- May provide field site assistance including securing and transporting testing samples, observation of field activities, and assisting with inspection of field activities as defined in the project scope of work.
- Assist with field team logistics including pickup/transport of equipment, samples, etc. involving lifting items up to 50 pounds.
- Domestic travel may be required up to 50% of time
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to use small tools and light duty equipment to support testing in laboratory
- Ability to operate small concrete saw
- Ability to lift/carry specimens weighing up to 50 pounds
Note that this position is for Tennessee, New Mexico, or Texas.
Requirements
POSITION SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION:
- Must have current ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification and/or ACI Field Technician Grade 1 certification
- 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
- Soils and concrete testing experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and efficient
- Agree to wear the proper PPE and work safely when in loud and dust-filled testing environments
- Experience in working on long term assignments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: (commensurate with experience)
Competitive Compensation Package:
- 401(k)
- Accident/Wellness insurance
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care spending account
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
- Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
- Professional development
- Employee referral program
- Relocation assistance (as applicable)
- Vision insurance
BACKGROUND
RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com.
EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran
EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration: www.rizzointl.com
