Construction Materials Laboratory Technician
Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
S&ME is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to support its Paducah lab. The technician performs routine testing of construction materials, reports results, maintains and calibrates equipment, and may coordinate testing and review results from other staff. The role includes hands-on work in a laboratory, with occasional outdoor work, and requires an ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level II certification.
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Skills
Qualifications
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Full job description
Experience Required
3 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Construction Materials Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number: 2026-1470-19
Like working with your hands and don't mind getting dirty? S&ME is looking for an eager and detail-oriented full-time Construction Materials Laboratory Technician to join our Construction Services team supporting our Paducah, Kentucky lab.
Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Pet Insurance
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution & automatic enrollment, no matter your role
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Mentorship & Career Development Programs
Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program
Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
$2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced:
As a Construction Materials Laboratory Technician, your role is crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of our projects while performing routine laboratory testing of construction materials under the observation of experienced technicians and professionals. You will be responsible for reporting test results logically and completely, often reviewing test results of junior staff. Additionally, you will be responsible for equipment maintenance and cleanliness while assisting with calibrations. Proficiency with electronic reporting software and knowledge of testing requirements are essential.
What You'll Do:
Testing and Reporting: Perform and report findings of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt testing in the laboratory under minimal observation of more experienced technicians and/or professionals. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and client satisfaction.
Equipment: Maintain testing equipment in good working order and perform maintenance and calibration. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will ensure that our equipment is always ready for accurate testing.
Coordination of Others: May assign testing to other staff on small- to medium-sized projects and perform a preliminary review of their results. Your leadership and coordination skills will help foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
What We're Looking For:
High School diploma/GED; related vocational training, a plus
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a construction materials testing laboratory
ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level II certification, required
Additional active industry certifications a plus:
American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician
International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
Strong math skills with a strong understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
Understanding of a fluctuating weekly work schedule depending on project needs
What to Expect:
With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Working most of the time in the office, but might be requested to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Walking on a concrete/tile floor and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of field/laboratory samples and equipment
Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
Why Join Us?
At S&ME, your career growth matters; you matter. You'll receive professional training, mentorship, and support to work on challenging projects and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. Every employee benefits from our employee-ownership program, no matter your role. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
4256372
How this job compares
Set against the 2,182 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$7.25/hr
- Kentucky median$7/hr23 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,044 hourly ranges
This rate, $7.25/hr, is close to the Kentucky median midpoint ($7/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Kentucky.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Kentucky and 2,182 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- Eurofins US Network10 open
- Eurofins8 open
- S&ME Inc. (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 906 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,173 of the 2,182 open Laboratory Technician jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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