CMT Laboratory Technician 3-4

External Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a CMT Laboratory Technician 4 to join our Houston, TX team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in moving large bulk samples.

• In various project management software enters, retrieves, performs QC on laboratory and field data
• Maintains office files/records/logs and suspense systems
• Operates a variety of laboratory machines required for the above-mentioned Technical Requirements.
• Ability to manage up to 6 staff performing field and laboratory functions.
• Past experience and ability to calibrate in-house equipment for both Tex and ASTM standards.
• Working knowledge and experience with Tex and ASTM field and laboratory testing methods for soil, aggregate, concrete, subgrades, and embankments.
• Ability to manage sample results from multiple clients and meeting contractual reporting timelines.
• Ability to manage and train staff as needed to fulfill contractual laboratory testing.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CMT lab technician
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Perform quality assurance tests
• Move up to 50lbs daily
• The use of company computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

Technical Requirements:
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade I
• Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2
• TXAPA Level 1A, Level 1B
• TXAPA SB 101, SB102, SB 103
• TXAPA SB 201
• TXAPA AGG 101

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to obtain missing certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to use and navigate SiteManager is a plus.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy