Lab Technician

PRS Holdings Inc.

Jurupa Valley, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Pavement Recycling Systems is an employee-owned company who is a leader in the Pavement Preservation industry, is seeking an Lab Technician for our Colton, CA plant.

Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results. PRS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Plans for the most cost-effective utilization of materials. Applies knowledge of material science to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain company's design objectives in the most economical and safest manner possible.

Primary Responsibilities

Research and development on existing and new products
Receives, ID’s, and safely stores the materials to be tested
Performs laboratory testing of slurry seals, aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold in-place recycling (CIR), soils, mastic materials, and/or asphalt emulsions following requirements
Records test and report results
Organizes and stores materials and data according to the laboratory’s policy
Maintains areas clean and organized
Performs maintenance on equipment as per manufacturer or standards requirements
Maintains equipment records
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Certified to conduct QC/QA material samples in compliance with prescribed specifications in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Caltrans.
ASTM and other qualified training certification centers will be provided to gain recertification, certification, and additional skills to complete assigned tasks
Technicians will be certified to do all tests instructed to conduct
Must be able to obtain certifications and renew certification before they expire
Display a high level of organization and prioritization for tasks at hand
Demonstrates flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
Display superior written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
Maintains a tactful, mature and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse personnel

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred but not required
4 or more years of experience in mix design testing, particularly hot mix asphalt and cold in-place recycling (CIR)
Familiarized and have expertise in testing mastic materials, soil, aggregates, and emulsified asphalt
They must read, understand, and follow ASTM, AASHTO, DOT county, municipalities, or any other agency testing methods
High Volume environment
AASHTO R18 documentation
Experience with Microsoft software such as Word, and Excel

Why Join

ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
PTO
Holiday Pay
Opportunities for career advancement
On the job training provided to all employees
Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements

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 job, the employee is regularly required to:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.