QC Technician- Birmingham, AL

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APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties, and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project.

APAC-AL, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an E‑Verify participant.

The person in this role will provide inspection and field testing services – including profilographing, density gauge readings, asphalt core sampling, and establishing roller patterns – for Asphalt Road Construction Projects.

• Abide by all Midsouth Safety Requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with Road Crew, DOT, and Engineering Firm Personnel
• Establish rolling patterns on road projects to achieve specified hot mix density
• Take nuclear or PQI gauge readings in an acceptable manner and record results in a log book to maintain density requirements
• Use a profilograph in an acceptable manner to collect data for roadway smoothness specifications
• Use a core drilling machine in an acceptable manner to collect required field density core samples
• Evaluate results from test data and make changes as necessary to keep the process under control and within specification limits
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database when required
• Maintain all testing equipment in a satisfactory manner, keeping track of any required documentation for the equipment
• Transport all equipment safely to and from the jobsite
• Work at various Midsouth asphalt plants as a Quality Control Technician
• Be subject to monitoring due to slow or non‑spec field work
• Follow Quality Control plans and guidelines as assigned
• Participate in weekly QC calls and any required meetings
• Obtain and maintain required certifications and licenses
• Willingness to travel to Midsouth job sites and asphalt plants as needed; overnight stays may occasionally be required. Will work nights and weekends when necessary
• Check in each morning with the Area QC Manager to receive daily work assignments
• Help road crews as required (tasks such as moving barrels, shoveling mix, flagging traffic, and helping fill rollers with water)

• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Pass a pre‑employment “Fit for Work” physical
• Provide valid documentation for the I‑9 immigration document
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Report to work at the designated start time
• Be willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Be able to work overtime when required
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA
• Be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment

• Minimum high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Previous related experience in the construction field preferred

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

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.

Midsouth Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.