Construction Materials Testing Technician

Wolfforth, TX Testing Lab | Brownfield, TX Testing Lab

West Texas Paving is a paving contractor running crews, an asphalt plant, and aggregate operations in the Lubbock area. We’re hiring a Construction Materials Technician to test asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and soil for quality control.

We need is someone who can learn a technically demanding job and get good at it.

This job requires excellent math skills.

What the Job Involves

• Daily quality-control testing on asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and soil
• Collecting and preparing samples at job sites and the plant
• Measuring density, weight, moisture, gradation, and strength
• Running specialized lab and field equipment
• Performing calculations and checking your own work
• Applying TxDOT specifications and standard test procedures
• Keeping accurate, legible records
• Reporting results to plant staff, crews, and supervisors, and flagging results that are out of spec or do not look right

Asphalt production is dirty work. Work clothes will take a beating. You will work around asphalt oil, concrete, rock, dust, grease, heat, and heavy equipment. Some testing is performed outdoors in heat, cold, wind, dust, and sun.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong basic math. Measurements, decimals, percentages, averages, and formulas, done accurately.
• Attention to detail. Small errors can lead to wrong conclusions about the material.
• Independent thinking. You notice when a number does not make sense instead of just writing it down.
• Willingness to study. Training is provided, but earning certifications requires real study and preparation.
• Physical ability. Lift and carry samples up to 50 lbs. Work around concrete, aggregate, and hot asphalt.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Associates degree or higher.
• Construction, laboratory, mechanical, or technical experience helps but is not required.

Training and Growth

We provide hands-on training, and you’ll work toward TxDOT and industry certifications as you progress. This can lead to advanced roles in materials testing, quality control, asphalt technology, and laboratory operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 – 55.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lubbock County, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person