HMA-Quality Control Lab Tech

 

 

Job ID:  525918

 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview

 

 

Staker Parson Materials and Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Quality Control Lab Technician to support quality assurance and quality control activities for asphalt production and paving operations. This position is responsible for sampling, testing, documenting, and reporting results for hot mix asphalt, aggregates, and related construction materials to ensure compliance with company, customer, state DOT, and industry specifications.

The successful candidate will work closely with plant operations, quality control teams, and paving personnel to maintain product quality, support operational excellence, and promote a strong safety culture.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Safely and efficiently collect samples for testing asphalt materials.

• Set-up, operate and maintain nuclear density gauges for asphalt and soils compaction.

• Have a working knowledge of state DOT and governing agency job specifications.  

• Ability to perform project test procedures relative to individual levels of certification in testing construction materials.

• Perform sampling, testing and reporting procedures according to established protocol, having the ability to test construction material samples and recording test results in a timely and accurate manner.

• Promptly report non-compliant tests to project superintendent when applicable.

• Maintain daily record of test results, prepare daily reports and submit results to project lead technician or main lab supervisor.

• Perform asphalt coring operations for density and investigation as necessary.

• Perform daily housekeeping operations and maintain a clean lab environment.

• Properly follow all company policies and MSHA & OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environmental best practices.  Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.

• Perform job tasks in accordance with industry best practices and requirements of the equipment (lifting, carrying, sitting, walking, and climbing).

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Materials Science, or related field preferred.

• One (1) to three (3) years of asphalt, aggregate, construction materials testing, or quality control experience preferred.

• Prior laboratory or field testing experience in the construction materials industry is a plus.

 

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instruction.

• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software. 

• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agilities testing.

• Able to work extended hours, weekends and nights.

 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• WAQTC certification preferred.

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Working knowledge of HMA production processes and quality control principles.Understanding of asphalt plant operations and paving practices preferred.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management software.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

 

 Preferred Certifications

 

• WAQTC Asphalt certifications.

• ACI Certification.

• State DOT Asphalt Technician Certification.

• Nuclear Density Gauge Certification.

• MSHA Training.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.

 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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