Laboratory Technician - Portage la Prairie, Canada - Meseyton Construction Ltd.

Meseyton Construction Ltd.

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Portage la Prairie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

Meseyton Construction was founded in 1968 and is proud to continue serving our community and region with year-round heavy construction capabilities.

Our staff are dedicated to each project we take on, whether it is paving a driveway or digging a basement for your home or large road and excavation projects for the public and private sectors.

What we are looking for:
Meseyton is currently seeking a qualified Lab Technician to join our team in a full-time position.

Role & Responsibilities:

Concrete testing and aggregate testing according to industry standards.
Conducting field density testing on aggregates, soils, and other road construction materials using a nuclear density gauge.
Lab testing on hot mix asphalt for volumetric properties and physical properties of aggregates.
Testing different road construction materials in the laboratory.
Proof rolling and inspection of subbase, base, and pavements.
Conducting maintenance of laboratory equipment and calibrate the testing equipment as necessary.
Preparing test reports, and maintaining electronic test records and databases
Performing administrative functions and ensuring smooth operations, conducting job site hazard assessment, and following and implementing safety procedures and instructions.

Experience & Job requirement:
The following qualifications are required (or are considered an asset when not a requirement):

Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Degree.
Minimum two (2) year of field and laboratory experience in inspection and testing of road and embankment construction materials, especially using a nuclear density gauge, hot mix asphalt testing, soil testing, and concrete testing.
Knowledge of appropriate testing standards, specifications, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), road construction engineering principles, routine and advanced concrete testing, soil and aggregate testing, and concrete and concrete plant operations.
Ability to operate field instruments and equipment are considered to be assets.
Strong communication skill (both verbal and written), ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications according to Manitoba Infrastructure/ Local Municipal Standards.

What we Offer: