South - Quality Technician

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Abilene, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US El Paso, TX, US Westlake, TX, US

Requisition :178363

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:South Central District

Department:Quality

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Kiewit s South Central District is one of Kiewit s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

This position will support our civil scope on large scale data center projects in TX. Project sites include Abilene and El Paso TX.

• Perform testing on aggregates and asphalt for material properties for conformance to requirements.
• Support team members in their roles as a program focal point for quality control, acting as a liaison with other functional departments.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to his/her specific assignment.
• Understanding of TXDOT and local municipality specifications
• Report test results to upper management and recognize failing materials
• Ability to understand asphalt and aggregate properties

• Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering or related field preferred
• Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline (i.e. civil, structural, electrical) as assigned, with associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques - preferred
• Working knowledge of construction industry preferred
• Certifications issued from ACI, AGG
  101, SB101, SB102, Level 1A, 1B and level 2 preferred. Training provided and ability to obtain certifications within 6 months.
• Ability to gain additional certifications to support project testing and inspection
• Capability to work extended construction hours during high seasons and potential night shifts.
• Ability to work as a team, strong communication skills, evaluating technical documents, some experience in a lab preferred.

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Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.
We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.