CMT Laboratory Technician (Aci Aggregate)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Construction Materials Lab Technician to support transportation and infrastructure projects in our Norcross, GA laboratory. This position is heavily focused on GDOT aggregate testing and requires hands-on experience evaluating sand, gravel, and stone materials for roadway and civil construction applications.

Preferred candidates will hold ACI Aggregate Testing Level I or II certifications and have practical experience performing aggregate tests related to gradation, strength, and durability in accordance with GDOT and AASHTO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing on concrete, asphalt, and aggregates (sand, gravel, stone) used in transportation and roadway construction projects in accordance with GDOT and AASHTO procedures.
• Conduct material characterization tests including: Sieve analysis / gradation, specific gravity and absorption, soundness and degradation testing, and other aggregate durability and quality evaluations
• Accurately record, review, and report test results to ensure compliance with GDOT specifications.
• Prepare, process, and handle aggregate samples following established laboratory protocols.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment used for aggregate and materials testing.
• Support quality control and quality assurance efforts for GDOT transportation projects.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Required:

• ACI Aggregate Testing Level I or Level II certification
• Hands-on laboratory experience testing concrete, asphalt / pavements, and/or aggregates for transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of GDOT and AASHTO testing standards for aggregates.
• Experience evaluating aggregate gradation, strength, and durability characteristics.

Preferred:

• ACI / GDOT Concrete Lab Technician, ACI Strength Testing, or GDOT Aggregate Testing certifications
• GDOT Roadway Testing Technician (RTT) certification
• Previous experience in a GDOT-approved laboratory.
• Familiarity with aggregate testing for roadway, highway, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience with additional materials testing such as asphalt or soils is a plus, but not required.

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Take-home company vehicle with fuel card for traveling to sites (for field positions)
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.