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Laboratory Technician - Asphalt Binder & Emulsion Testing
Edinburg, PA
Full-Time-Seasonal
About the Role
Lindy Paving is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support testing and quality control of asphalt binders and asphalt emulsions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with laboratory or materials testing experience who enjoys hands-on work and follows standardized testing procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing of asphalt binders and asphalt emulsions in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and DOT specifications
- Prepare samples and operate laboratory testing equipment
- Accurately document, analyze, and report test results
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, and test logs
- Follow laboratory safety, quality, and housekeeping standards
- Assist with troubleshooting test results and equipment issues
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred)
- Experience with asphalt binder and/or emulsion testing preferred
- Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT test methods
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to work with heated materials and lift testing samples
Preferred Experience
- Materials testing or construction materials laboratory experience
- Knowledge of PG binder testing, viscosity testing, and emulsion testing
- Experience working in a quality-controlled laboratory environment
- Valid driver's license
Work Environment
- Laboratory setting with exposure to heated asphalt materials
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Standing, lifting, and physical activity as part of daily work
What We Offer
We take care of our team with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Annual bonus plus profit sharing
- Opportunities for certification, training, and advancement
About Lindy:
- Widely recognized as the Tri-State area's largest and most successful paving contractor and asphalt manufacturer
- Ranked as a Top 100 Contractor by Engineering New-Record as part of the PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group family of construction companies
- Voted one of Pittsburgh's "Best Places to Work" multiple times
- Family-owned, Family of Companies whose core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community.
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PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.
We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.
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