Job Information
DOWL Laboratory Technician 1 in Billings, Montana
Description
For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!
Summary
The Laboratory Technician 1 is responsible for performing basic asphalt, concrete, soil and aggregate materials testing under close supervision in accordance with published standards and DOWL laboratory policies and procedures. The person in this position is expected to be detail oriented, exercise a strong work ethic, demonstrate a desire to learn skills, and have good organizational and communication skills. The Laboratory Technician 1 must learn, understand, and implement multiple testing standards and procedures in a DOWL lab or at a project location. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
Software
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
Market Sector Software (Geosystems) - Basic
Technical Expertise
Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs basic technical tasks assigned by Laboratory Manager with oversight from others
Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
Teamwork
Team player, mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting, collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills, and helps the team.
Project Delivery
Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:
Technical reports and memos
Calculations (basic)
Understanding Budget and Schedule Basic understanding of budgets and schedules. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned. Industry Standards and Regulations
Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following design codes:
ASTM
AASHTO
Client Interaction
Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.
Supervisory Duties
None
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Years of experience required: none
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
AMRL, CCRL, WAQTC, ACI, NICET desirable
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee often lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work may be split between the field and office. Field work is performed outdoors during year-round weather conditions. Work ranges from high-density urban to extremely remote settings. Individuals must be prepared to adapt quickly from one extreme to the other.
In the field: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.
In the office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)