Duties and Responsibilities
• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on private, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects.• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.• Organize, login, and process test samples in the lab.• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.• Good analytical and organizational skills with the capability to problem solve.• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace/vehicle is required.• Ability to lift 50 lbs.