Date Posted: May 11, 2023
Closes: May 31, 2023
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Engineering Lab Technician / Sr. Lab Technician
Ada County Highway District is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Lab Technician or Sr. Lab Technician in the Material Testing Lab. Starting wage for
the Lab Technician is $16.00 - $18.40 per hour, DOQ, and the Sr. Lab Technician wage is $19.40 - $22.30 per hour, DOQ.
This position includes an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave,
401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
Engineering Lab Technician & Sr. Lab Technician:
- Conducts sampling and testing of soils, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete to assure minimum District standards and specifications for construction
materials are met (in the field and laboratory), and also completes the necessary documentation for each test. Both the Engineering Technician and Sr. Engineering
Technician interact frequently with District inspectors and contractors.
Sr. Engineering Lab Technician:
- Additionally, performs technical materials tests and supervises other employees in the performance of their standardized laboratory tests. The incumbent often
functions as the lead technician for field sampling and materials sample gathering.
Qualifications:
Engineering Lab Technician & Sr. Lab Technician:
- Knowledge of basic construction and engineering practices and procedures, and ability to perform basic mathematic equations is required. Experience using Excel is also required.
- A valid Idaho driver's license is required. Must be able to lift/move up to 100 lbs. frequently.
- Any combination of experience, education, and training which provides the required knowledge may be acceptable.
- Must be able to obtain WAQTC certifications within 6 months.
Sr. Engineering Lab Technician:
- Additionally, must have current WAQTC certifications, considerable knowledge and experience with laboratory and materials testing equipment, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic construction
and engineering practices and procedures, and
ability to perform complex mathematical equations is required. Experience using Excel is required.
A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resource no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023. Applications will be
reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.
