Engineering Lab Technician

Engineering Lab Technician / Senior Lab Technician Ada County Highway District is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Lab Technician or Senior Lab Technician in the Material Testing Lab. Starting wage for the Lab Technician is $16.00 - $18.40 per hour, DOQ, and the Senior Lab Technician wage is $19.40 - $22.30 per hour, DOQ. ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities: Engineering Lab Technician & Senior Lab Technician: • Conducts sampling and testing of soils, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete to assure minimum District standards and specifications for construction materials are met (in the field and laboratory), and also completes the necessary documentation for each test. Both the Engineering Technician and Sr. Engineering Technician interact frequently with District inspectors and contractors. Sr. Engineering Lab Technician: • Additionally, performs technical materials tests and supervises other employees in the performance of their standardized laboratory tests. The incumbent often functions as the lead technician for field sampling and materials sample gathering.

Qualifications: Engineering Lab Technician & Senior Lab Technician: • Knowledge of basic construction and engineering practices and procedures, and ability to perform basic mathematic equations is required. Experience using Excel is also required. • A valid Idaho driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift/move up to 100 lbs. frequently. • Any combination of experience, education, and training which provides the required knowledge may be acceptable. • Must obtain WAQTC certifications within 6 months.

Senior Engineering Lab Technician: • Additionally, must have current WAQTC certifications, considerable knowledge and experience with laboratory and materials testing equipment, practices and procedures. Knowledge of basic construction and engineering practices and procedures, and ability to perform complex mathematical equations is required. Experience using Excel is required.

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations