Job Title:

Asphalt Technician & Sr.

Asphalt Technician Start Date:

ASAP Duration:

6 months plus extensions; conversion to FTE is possible based on performance.

Location:

202 Cedar Rd, Ennis, TX 75119 100% on-site 40 hours per week, OT possible/as needed

Schedule:

M-F, 8 am to 5 pm

Pay Rate:

$$32.93/hr for Sr. Asphalt Technician with Associate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science with 5+ years of related experience; OR BS Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science; OR 7+ years of related work experience.

Pay Rate:

$28.37/hr on W2 for Asphalt Technician with a high school diploma a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (such as a co-op, internship, or job), OR 1-3 years of related experience. Interview Process 1st round: video interview 2nd

Round:

onsite tour This role is designed for a proactive problem-solver who thrives on non-routine challenges and complex experimental work. You will lead project sections, refine evaluation protocols, and serve as a technical anchor for the R&D team. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Handles and understands non-routine tasks or experimental portions of larger projects.
• Manages own time independently to deliver project objectives and set schedules.
• Recognizes when experiments or tests do not go as expected and diagnoses the underlying issues.
• Contributes directly to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development.
• Conducts experiments to improve upon or duplicate previous results.
• Develops new evaluation protocols independently and/or in collaboration with a Scientist/Engineer.

Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Plans own day-to-day work activities.
• Initiates and stimulates investigations into improvements for existing products/processes and the development of new ones.
• Assists in all trial runs, field evaluations, and the analysis of customer requirements.
• Supports production trials and tests alongside a Scientist/Engineer.
• Coordinates the use of both internal and external resources to achieve product goals.
• Manages specific project sections, which may involve collaborating with other groups or teams.
• Performs formulation characterization and analyzes processes, products, or equipment against desired results.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in an operable, clean, and calibrated condition, performing preventive maintenance as needed.

Impact, Innovation & Communication:

• Interacts with vendors to procure equipment, chemicals, and materials for the department.
• Interacts with other R&D groups, counterparts in other company functions, and participates in laboratory safety and continuous improvement teams.
• Demonstrates strict adherence to confidential information management.
• Demonstrates the ability to present meaningful results and unbiased conclusions.
• Composes clear written communications, including logical summaries of information, memos, reports, and presentations. Required Skills & Competencies
• High level of expertise in testing and/or sample preparation.
• Demonstration of independent thinking and data interpretation.
• Proven ability to perform and interpret product quality, mechanical, and environmental test results.
• Ability to set up and complete technology laboratory projects while maintaining and auditing thorough records in laboratory notebooks.
• Can effectively communicate with external stakeholders and manage lab/production schedules. Education & Experience
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science with 5+ years of related experience; OR
• BS Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science; OR 7+ years of related work experience.

Pay:

$28.37 - $32.93 per hour

Work Location:

In person