QC Technician

Under limited direction of the QC Manager, the QC Technician provides quality control field testing on soil samples, hot mix asphalt, and concrete materials at various highway and bridge projects located throughout the U.S. This position requires up to 100% travel throughout the areas in which we operate.

• Read and understand plans and specifications; including submitted mix designs
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Perform random sampling in the field
• Prepare samples for testing
• Test sample materials according to specifications and key elements, to include: splitting samples, washing samples, drying samples and sieving the samples according to establish proper QC procedures.
• Properly document sample results
• Proper application and communication of test results
• Preparation of field charts
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Setting objectives for quality assurance compliance for achieving the targets
• Assessing the product specifications and meeting customer requirements
• Understanding, assessing, and performing the tests and procedures
• Preparing reports regarding the progress and requirements to the management team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Thorough understanding of quality control testing methods for soil, asphalt, and cement materials; extensive hands-on testing experience
• Previous heavy highway and bridge experience is preferred.

Education Requirements & Certification Requirements

• QC Certification in Soil, HMA, Concrete Field and Concrete laboratory classes

Required Work Experience

• 5-10 years' current experience directly related to Quality Control Field and Lab testing of soil, asphalt, and cement.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms often in repetitive patterns

Position Description: Quality Control Technician

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Exposure to dust and extreme temperatures and moderate to loud noise.
• Reaching, extending hands and arms in any direction
• Lifting objects and materials, from a lower to higher position and also repetitive side-to-side motions, weighing from 2 lbs. to 80 lbs. repetitively throughout the work day.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and customer/client
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.