Laboratory Technician

This position is for a /Laboratory Technician with an asphalt and emulsion company located in Grand Junction, CO. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing tests and certifications to assure quality of products as required by customers, company standards, and state Department of Transportation. General laboratory cleaning, management of product samples for customers and Department of Transportation, communication/teamwork interface with plant manager/ plant personnel/ internal technical support, raw material testing as prescribed by plant procedures, understanding of test parameters and the primary drivers of each, knowledge of and compliance to facility safety and environmental rules and regulations, completion of paperwork regarding quality of products as required by customers, company standards, and state agencies. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; proficiency in excel is preferred; ability to work without supervision; ability to read and follow written instructions; ability to learn computer skills; ability to learn sampling and test methods pertaining to the asphalt industry; must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform jobs that involves lifting, bending, climbing tanks and other structures; must have a valid driver's license; Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday; Outdoor work in all seasons

Lab Technician - Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing high quality asphalt binder.

Our position is for a full-time Facility Operator/Laboratory Technician at our Grand Junction, CO facility. The ideal operator would possess good organizational, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work.

Our Grand Junction facility operators produce neat and polymer modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. Please do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we as a team can better serve our customers.

Lab Technician Job Duties:

• Assist with testing products in the lab
• Input quality specifications and batch data into reports
• Sample product quality
• Load and unload trucks and railcars
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers)
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) meetings
• Utilize our proactive tools (safety checklist, etc.)
• Ensure good facility housekeeping
• Stay current on required training
• Wear the appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
• Effectively communicate between fellow operators, management, our trucking company and customers to meet need

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package for our operators: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.