Job Title: Asphalt Technician

Overview:

Under administrative and technical supervision by the Laboratory Manager:

1. Operates and supports the use of laboratory testing apparatuses. This includes equipment calibration as well as sample preparation and instrumentation. Prepares lab results for further analyses in the following capacities:

• Asphalt Binder and Quality Assurance Testing - routine laboratory analysis for asphalt material certification.

• Develops and maintains proficiency in asphalt materials test procedures. Conducts testing related to these lab procedures with the need for only moderate supervision.

• Maintains and is responsible for the maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.

• Contributes to maintaining AASHTO Accreditation by conducting verification and calibration of equipment in the Asphalt Binder Laboratory, participating in training and procedural reviews, and preparing for inspections by AASHTO re:source.

The purpose of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. The selected candidate may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Perform routine daily testing of materials
• Clear and concise reporting of all findings to immediate supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time management skills

• Attendance is "highly critical"
• FLEXIBILTY- Overtime and weekend hours are anticipated and with minimal notice
• Travel throughout NY and PA sometimes required.
• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
• Consent to a DMV license evaluation
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
• Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
• Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Other Preferred Qualities:

• Associates degree in Engineering Science or Construction Technology
• Ability to read and understand SDS
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• National Binder Technician Certification from Asphalt Institute or NETTCP

Salary: $18-$25/hour

Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November thru March time-frame. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes.

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Benefits:

Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as company-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled