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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.

The Asphalt Lab Technician is responsible for the testing and compliance of asphalt products to ensure adherence to agency and/or customer specifications. This position works under the direction of the Plant Manager and with plant personnel, governmental agencies, and employees across the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads and performs the asphalt plant lab activities and testing requirements
• Performs routine testing of asphalt products and make recommendations on adjustments to material properties to ensure compliance with job, agency, or state specifications
• Performs daily quality control testing of asphalt binders, perform lab adjustments and testing of asphalt emulsions and cut-backs, Perform data collection and reporting to meet job and agency specifications
• Completes documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
• Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials and raw materials
• Performs visual inspections of finished products
• Participates in internal assessments and external audits as required, including AASHTO audits
• Creates technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses
• Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Communicates testing results to the plant, internal departments, and government agencies
• Ensures safe lab operations
• Maintains lab cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• Partners with the Assistant Plant Manager to address product issues or concerns, training of plant personnel, understanding of quality and compliance and reporting requirements
• 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

• High School diploma required. An associate degree or a bachelor's degree is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• familiarized and have expertise in testing soil, aggregates, hand-mixed asphalt, cold in-place recycling, and emulsified asphalt
• They must read, understand, and follow ASTM, AASHTO, DOT county, municipalities, or any other agency testing methods
• High Volume environment
• Strong understanding of lab testing equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude
• Understand Chemistry and its application
• Proficient in construction specific software
• 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.