Construction Materials Testing Technician, 01/1987 to 01/1989
Soil & Materials Engineers – 1400 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC
Performed lab testing of concrete, soils, asphalt which included gradations, proctors, liquid limits, CBR's, specific gravity, hydrometers, %AC extractions, compression break on concrete cylinders and any other tests as needed. Carried out on site inspections and testing on various construction projects.
Structural steel design and estimator, 01/1989 to 01/1990
Dave Steel Company – 40 Meadow Road, Asheville
Assist structural engineer in interpretation of structural drawings and in determining shape and size of structural steel elements needed for a specific load type. Estimated steel quantities off of working drawings and other contract documents as required for construction projects.