Pavement Services Technician

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients. This person’s primary responsibility will be to assist evaluation of pavement materials including Hot Mix Asphalt, Aggregates and Soils, for compliance specifications and R & D of materials employed in the Asphalt Paving Industry. He/she will be responsible for assisting lab technicians in the preparation of samples for testing with general and skilled labor tasks. This person will be part of the Pavement Services Team working closely with existing staff. The facility is a state-of-the-art facility with sophisticated asphalt laboratory instruments. This job requires a high energy, levelheaded person that is willing to work hard and has the ability to keep it together in a deadline driven environment. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, reliability, a willingness to learn, and the ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions. Must take ownership and accountability of work. Effective communication with laboratory staff, field personnel, and project teams is also important. Assist with laboratory testing of soil, asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, TDOT, and project-specific requirements. Pick up and transport samples in accordance with applicable procedures and safety requirements Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment Properly document and report test results Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration This role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis. Qualifications and Working Conditions: Valid Driver's License HS Diploma or Trade School Construction or Asphalt plant experience is a plus MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50lb on a REGULAR BASIS. Standing for extended periods of time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.