Bowser Morner

Materials Testing Technician

Job Type

• Full-time, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Overtime is sometimes required

What We Do

Building projects such as roads, bridges and buildings, are only as good as the materials they are made of, which is why the experts at the Bowser-Morner Construction Materials Testing Laboratory are fully committed to offering reliable, repeatable, and timely testing in our modern laboratories. 

Bowser-Morner offers a full battery of physical and chemical testing on a wide variety of construction materials—including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, stone and masonry—to tell you what you need to know about the construction materials you produce or use. 

We work closely with field technicians and engineers, contractors, producers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to validate the quality of materials, ultimately helping to reduce overall projects risks and protect our clients’ bottom lines. 

Bowser-Morner’s experienced and competent team strictly adheres to all applicable ASTM test methods, allowing us to serve as a trusted QA or QC source for materials testing.

What You Will Be Doing

You will receive on the job training for this entry-level position.  You will work alongside an experienced CMT Testing Technician to learn how to perform a variety of test procedures used to evaluate the quality of construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, stone and masonry.    

Qualifications                                                                   

• Need to work well as a team member
• Need to be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions 
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities when needed
• Flexibility and willingness to modify schedule as required to meet deadlines
• Basic math and computer skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, bending, crawling, climbing; lift minimum of 80 pounds

Visual Ability

• Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job

Hearing Ability

• Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function

Work Conditions

• Work exposes the employee to laboratory testing devices, dust, soil and other external environment factors

Bowser-Morner Benefits Include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) 
• Health Savings Account  
• Life Insurance   
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development & career path planning