Materials Technician I (Entry-Level) No Experience Needed

Description

Are you a hard-working, active individual who has an interest in the construction services industry?

No experience is necessary to apply for this position! We are interested in students fresh out of high school and college students interested in construction materials testing, observation, and inspection. Yeh invests in developing the skills, certifications, and experience needed to successfully perform all job duties as an entry level Technician within the first year of employment. Thereafter, Yeh’s Career Road Map, navigates you through your development and advancement from an entry level Technician to Technician I through Technician III while exploring further career advancement into construction observation and inspection.

Yeh and Associates, Inc. offers experience working on challenging geotechnical, transportation construction, bridge, and roadway projects, assisting professional engineers or geologists in the practical application of engineering or scientific processes and techniques.

As a technician, you will have firsthand experience working in the field collecting construction materials including soil, asphalt, and concrete with various types of instruments and tools. After the collection process, you will learn how to run various quality tests on site and in the lab to ensure these materials adhere to industry standards and record your findings.

Requirements

Work environment and minimum skills

• Materials testing laboratory settings.
• Construction work zone settings.
• Strong adherence to safety
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Basic Math and Literacy skills
• Self-motivated, with strong technical problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well as part of a team
• Ability to attain and renew certifications on a periodic basis
• Ability to evaluate technical documents such as construction plans and specifications
• Prepare paperwork in a timely fashion for review
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time for the duration of the project(s)

Benefits

Overtime pay is available when overtime is required. When travel is required, travel expenses including lodging and per diem allowance are provided. We supply our technicians with access to a company vehicle, equipment, and tools. Health insurance, 401k matching, paid leave, and competitive wages, are all a part of the Yeh employment package.

Education/Training

Yeh invests in developing the skills, certifications, and experience needed to successfully perform all job duties as a Technician I within the first year of employment. Thereafter, Yeh’s Career Road Map, navigates you through your development and advancement from a Technician I to Technician III and beyond.

Equal Opportunities

Being a minority owned business, our foundation is built on our commitment to provide equal opportunities in which all employees are engaged and passionate about providing innovation geotechnical design and construction materials solutions to better our world. We believe that doing the right thing is the best decision long-term and recognize that varied backgrounds enrich our team by exposing us to unique perspectives, unlocking innovation, expertise, and efficiency.

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by law.