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Quality Control Soils Laboratory Technician

Arcosa Inc., Rosharon, TX, United States


Quality Control Soils Laboratory Technician
Job Category:

Quality

Requisition Number:

QUALI014094

Posted: April 24, 2026

Full-Time

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Rosharon, TX -CR418
4635 CR 418
Rosharon, TX 77583, USA

Receive, label, and prepare soil samples for laboratory testing

Perform tests including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctors, sieve analysis, hydrometer, and density calculations

Record test data accurately on worksheets, spreadsheets, or LIMS

Verify calculations for dry density, percent passing, corrections, and classification data

Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment

Communicate unusual or nonconforming results to leadership

Participate in certification and competency training

Transport samples from plant locations to lab for testing

Perform other duties as assigned or required

What you'll need:

High school diploma or GED (Associate’s/Bachelor’s in science or engineering, preferred)

Experience in a soils / geotechnical / construction materials lab, preferred

Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail

Ability to drive within the Greater Houston Area

Willingness to follow ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT procedures and written instructions

Familiarity with TxDOT, City of Houston, and Harris County testing procedures

Experience with Proctors, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, or hydrometer analysis

NICET Soils Level I or II certification or interest in obtaining

TxDOT SB101, 103, 201, 202 certification or interest in obtaining

Experience with LIMS or QC digital data entry systems

Working conditions:

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physical laboratory environment

Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend for several hours per day and work for long periods without a break

Ability to work in dusty, noisy environment

What you'll get:

Competitive pay

Opportunity for annual performance increases

401k program with employer matching

Room for growth and career advancement

Health insurance

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