We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Laboratory Technician II to join our Southern California team in our Temecula, CA office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests on construction materials such as moisture content, compaction, sieves, hydrometers, atterberg limits, corrosion suites, expansion index, concrete flexural strength, etc...

• Testing of aggregate specific gravity, sand equivalent, cleanness value, durability, uncompacted void, flat & elongated, soundness

• Testing of HMA oil content, bulk specific gravity of HMA molded specimens or cores, theoretical maximum density, Superpave Mix Design Testing a plus

• Perform field testing and sampling as needed

• Apply basic computer data templates, interpret test data, and prepare reports of test data

• Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain calibration schedule and records

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

• 2-4 years in Civil Engineering or lab testing, preferred

• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and Caltrans for soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, and aggregate testing preferred

• Strong math skills

• Willingness to work in a soil environment which may require getting dirty

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and operate hand-controlled testing equipment

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

• Must be able to pass the drug test and background check

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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