Why You'll Love This Job:
- No Experience Needed: We’ll provide all the training you need, and it's on us!
- Impact: Ensure our roads and bridges are built with materials that meet FDOT standards and specifications.
- Authority: You have the power to reject work that doesn't meet standards.
- Growth Opportunities: Train in class and on the job to promote to the highest levels!
What You'll Do:
This position is ideal for those looking for an entry point to a stable career path with significant growth options. This is a hands-on role where you will be working in a construction materials lab environment (think concrete and other road and bridge materials.) As a Lab Technician Trainee, you will assist with various tasks including receiving samples from clients, sample logging, preparation and testing of samples, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This role is critical throughout the construction process of roads, bridges, structures, and utility projects. Laboratory Technician Trainees should take pride in being self-sufficient while also being capable team players who can share tasks and work together when required. This position is supervised and trained by the Lab Manager. While tasks vary throughout the day, you would primarily be responsible for:
- Inspecting, testing, and classification of aggregate, concrete, and soils per AASHTO, ASTM, and FDOT.
- Tracking and entering samples into their appropriate database.
- Performing standard tests including gradations, maximum densities, LBR’s, Atterberg Limits, organic content, and concrete strength.
- Performing simple calculations and result analysis.
- Effectively communicating and sharing test results with contractors, project managers, engineers, and FDOT personnel.
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clear driving record.
- Able to drive up to 1.5-hour periods of time.
- Ability to move asphalt samples and lab supplies around lab (buckets weigh up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to safely operate equipment, ovens, and handle hot materials.
- Ability to work in a hot environment with loud repetitive noises.
- Ability to review documents on a standard computer screen.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to spend time on laptop entering data and identifying colored flags
Required Certifications:
- None required, the Company will provide both formal and on-the-job training to attain certificates
Career Path:
This position is an excellent point of entry into the Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Industry with a wide array of alternative paths available for growth including lab, field inspection, and asphalt plant inspection.
This position can advance to Lab Technician, Sr. Lab Technician and Lab Manager.
Other:
- Full benefits for full-time employees
- This position is eligible for premium overtime when required.
- Background checks and driving records required.
- HighSpans is a Drug-Free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer.
- HighSpans participates in E-Verify.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible scheduling)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Microsoft Excel?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
