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Soil Testing Lab Technician
About this role
A Soil Testing Lab Technician is needed to perform laboratory and field tests on soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates and other construction materials to ensure they meet project specifications and quality standards. The role involves collecting, preparing and testing samples, recording results, and compiling reports, as well as operating and maintaining testing equipment. Duties include on-site material tests, asphalt and aggregate testing, soil testing, and concrete testing such as slump and compressive strength. The job requires practical experience with construction material testing and the ability to work in both laboratory and site environments. Candidates should have an appropriate degree in a related field and be able to operate lab and field testing equipment.
What you would do
- Collect, prepare and test construction material samples.
- Record results and prepare laboratory and field reports.
- Follow approved testing procedures and standards.
- Conduct field density and other on-site material tests.
- Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Perform asphalt and aggregate tests including gradation, density, bitumen content and Marshall/mix-design tests.
- Perform soil tests such as moisture content, sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, Proctor and CBR.
- Conduct concrete tests including slump, sampling, cube preparation and compressive-strength tests.
What they are asking for
- OND / HND / BSc in Civil Engineering, Geology, Building Technology, Materials Engineering or related field.
- Practical experience in soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate and construction material testing.
- Knowledge of testing procedures and standards.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Willingness to work in both laboratory and site environments.
- Ability to operate laboratory and field-testing equipment.
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