CMT Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

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, RMA 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.

Job Summary :

CMT (Construction Materials Technician) lab technician performs laboratory tests on various construction materials like soil, concrete and asphalt to ensure they meet quality standards and project specifications, in our Arizona offices.

Duties / Responsibilities : Perform Variety test on soils using ASTM methods, Ensure all tests are perform accurately and in a timely manner, record test results neatly, Maintain Lab equipment (cleaning, calibrating, organizing), Communicate with lab manager regarding samples and testing, Work well in a team environment, Follow safety protocols, Be able to lift materials and equipment up to 50 Ibs. , Attention to detail

Education / Qualifications : College grad (not required), High School Grad / GED equivalent

The following certifications are highly desirable, although it is not required to have all those listed :

ACI Strength Testing Technician (or Caltrans equivalent)

ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician

CT 105 Calculations - Gradings

CT 106 Definitions - Specific Gravity (SpG)

CT 125 Sampling - AGGREGATES

CT 125 Sampling - HMA

CT 201 Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates

CT 202 Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates

CT 204 LL, PL, PI

CT 205 Percent Crushed Particles

CT 206 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates

CT 207 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates

CT 208 Apparent SpG - Fine Aggregates

CT 216 Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates

CT 217 Sand Equivalent

CT 226 Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates

CT 227 Cleanness Value

CT 229 Durability

CT 234 Uncompacted void - Fine Aggregates

AASHTO T 11 Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates

AASHTO T 27 Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates

AASHTO T 84 SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates

AASHTO T 85 SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates

AASHTO T 176 Sand Equivalent

AASHTO R 76 Reducing Samples of Agg​

Physical Demands

• Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
• Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold if need

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 on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of 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 persons will be hired on the basis of 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.