As a **lab technician** , you will be responsible for testing soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials. We provide on-the-job training and future construction materials testing certification possibilities. If you're reliable, have a good work ethic, and can cooperate with co-workers and clients respectfully, this is the position for you. **Job Responsibilities:** + Perform laboratory testing such as sample preparation, compressive strength testing, sieve analysis, and other construction materials testing tasks assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor + Strive to obtain further certifications and jurisdiction approvals in the field of QA/QC and other materials testing/special inspections areas, as requested by the supervisor + Perform field services (testing and inspections) as requested and necessary to meet project objectives + This position offers career advancement, such as paid certifications and training. **Qualifications:** + Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites and must lift up to 35 lbs with or without accommodations. + Ability to read, write, and use a computer. + Willingness to obtain ACI, NICET, and Caltrans certifications. **About UES** UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. **Our Team Members** Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely **grounded in excellence** . Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of **safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence** to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. **To learn more about UES, visit** **teamues.com** **Our Benefits** We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com Check out our website: UES (http://teamues.com/) Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal\_engineering\_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg) \#GroundedInExcellence _EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._ $20 - $25 an hour **Team:** Construction Services Department **Work Type:** Full-Time **Location Type:** onsite