Concrete Lab Technician

Overview:
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

We are seeking a dependable, physically capable, and detail-oriented Concrete Lab Technician to join our team in our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This role is labor-intensive and ideal for someone with a skilled labor background who enjoys hands-on work, staying organized, and working both independently and as part of a team.

While not a traditional laboratory role, this position can be a stepping stone to more advanced testing and technical work in the future.

Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of construction materials testing, project-specific observations, and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or detailed procedures
Operate testing equipment and conduct lab tests on concrete
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of test results
Use basic math and calculators to compute results
Prepare and organize testing materials and samples
Communicate effectively with clients and internal project teams
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Adhere to all safety policies and protocols
Qualifications:
Prior experience in skilled labor or construction preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Firm grasp of basic math and proficiency using a calculator and computer
Ability to read and understand work plans
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record required
Must be able to work off-shift and overtime as needed
Must be able to lift, move, push, and pull 30–50 lbs frequently, and over 50 lbs occasionally with assistance
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; kneel, squat, climb occasionally
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to receive and process oral instructions and communicate clearly
External/task-related certifications may be required depending on region or state
Pre-employment drug testing may be required based on position type
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Work is sometimes conducted in a laboratory setting, but may also involve fieldwork and exposure to outdoor conditions, including:
Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, construction zones, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
Moderate to loud noise levels due to lab equipment, field operations, and construction environments.
Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, sun, heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions as part of field sample collection and testing.

Physical requirements include:
Ability to lift and carry between 35 and 75 lbs. over distances up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling samples, operating lab instruments, and performing testing procedures.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means in a lab and field environment, often requiring the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) and smell.
Who We Are:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

United States
Tennessee
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