1A Asphalt QC Lab Technician

Position Overview

As a QC Tech you will provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for plant facilities. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County, and Municipal personnel. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluation of volumetric data necessary for adjustments to mix production to ensure compliance for all applications and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, or other materials for the purpose of quality control.

• Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.

• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.

• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.

• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.

• Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re-certification.

• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.

• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.

• Follow all company policies and OSAH / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.

• Perform general cleaning of work areas.

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is required.

• Less than 1 year of experience in related field not required but preferred.

• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test asphalt as required by state regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must know and understand all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc.

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.

• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.

• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.

• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.

• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.