Laboratory Technician

Barrett Paving Materials is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our team at our Lafayette Asphalt Plant.

• Conduct efficient bituminous asphalt testing, including asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix, and specific gravity of compacted mix.
• Be engaged and aware in safety and actively participate in Daily Safety Huddles.
• Perform aggregate material testing, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, Sodium / Magnesium Loss, crush counts, and inventory products.
• Develop bituminous mix design, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Computer, fax, printer, and copier experience.
• Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers, management, and customers.
• Safety Conscience and safety oriented.
• Some mechanical and maintenance skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand several types of software programs.
• Comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures.

• May require walking, standing, or sitting for periods of time.
• Able to perform tasks in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Lifting and carry of various items is required.

• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost.
• Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Annual 2% company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various employee discounts.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.