UES is currently seeking a lab technician for the Tucson, AZ location. In this role, you’ll be responsible for testing and analyzing construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, and soil to ensure they meet industry standards and project specifications. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a laboratory environment, and want to contribute to high-quality construction projects, we’d love to hear from you!
*Hourly starting at $18/hr
Requirements
- Must be able to work a wide variety of hours from early mornings into the evenings; must be able to work occasional weekends as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to perform tests as per written procedures.
- Must be able to work in close proximity to co-workers.
- Must be able to work in close proximity to materials testing equipment including cutting equipment and ovens operating at extremely hot temperatures.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to remain alert and upright at all times while on the job.
Responsibilities
- Initially trains with experienced Laboratory Technician until able to perform each of the following construction materials testing procedures, unassisted, from start-to-finish, including the completion of all calculations and laboratory data sheets.
- Stripping, marking, and storing of concrete cylinders.
- Capping of concrete cylinders.
- Reducing samples to test size (splitting out) – able to perform this task by reading the work request.
- Sample preparation (breakdown) – knows the differences between Departments 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 procedures.
- Completes tasks and submits completed paperwork within appropriate time frame.
- Promptly notifies lab supervisor of problems that arise.
- Assists lead technicians with more advanced testing.
- Adheres to established safety procedures.
About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely
grounded in excellence. Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of
safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors.
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Our Benefits
We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at
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