The posting
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. The Lab Technician, Materials is responsible for performing field and laboratory tests on construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. This role supports environmental, engineering, and construction projects by providing accurate test and inspection data, maintaining equipment, and preparing detailed reports. The technician will work collaboratively with engineering staff, contractors, and clients to ensure quality and safety on construction sites. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
What you will do:
- Perform field tests according to prescribed procedures and standards.
- Collect soil and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary reports.
- Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare reports and technical data.
- Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment; maintain results log.
- Set up, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
- Confer with Engineering staff on test efforts.
- Inspect construction activities on heavy highway construction projects.
- Monitor work performed by contractors or vendors.
- Ensure materials used on projects meet specifications.
- Inspect common, unclassified and roadway excavation, embankment, borrow pits, and removal, storage, and placement of topsoil.
- Complete appropriate forms and paperwork for construction activities completed each day.
- Maintain considerable contact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Work with other task team members and leaders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Moves a case weighing up to 95 pounds.
- Pushes up to 250 pounds in a wheelbarrow.
- Remains in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
- Traverses' construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
- Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
- Conducts visual assessments of construction quality and safety.
What you will bring:
- Experience and/or certifications related to construction inspection or construction materials testing preferred but not required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
- Must pass background check and drug screening.
- Must pass the following exam within 60 days of employment (if not currently held): Nuclear Density Safety Course.
- Travel may be required.
- Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
- Full‑time position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.
- Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
- Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
- Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
- Traverses' construction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
- Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
- Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
- Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
- May remain in stationary position for extended periods.:
- Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Full‑time position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.
- Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
- Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
- Travel may be required.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
