Asphalt Quality Control Technician

Position Type:
Full Time (40+)

Virginia Paving

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

A Quality Control Technician is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. A Quality Control Technician typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

• Follow the directions and instructions of the Laboratory Manager and the Quality Control Manager.
• Conduct sampling in accordance with AASHTO R 66.
• Perform daily equipment verifications as instructed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Perform or assist in performing all necessary equipment calibrations as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Testing of samples in accordance with applicable specifications, QC Plan and Quality Management System requirements.
• Care and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Keeping the laboratory in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Accurate reporting of test results on their proper forms.
• Completion of all documentation used to report test results (i.e.
  
  - worksheets, sample and test logs, Certificate of Analysis, etc.).
• Disposal of waste material upon completion of testing.
• Assist plant personnel during batch production as necessary to insure product quality control objectives are met (process control testing).
• Communicating batch test results and certifications to plant personnel.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager in meeting compliance reporting requirements timelines as outlined in the QC plans and Quality Management System.
• Assist other technicians and employees if needed.
• Attend and complete training as required (company, certification, etc.).
• Other activities as assigned by the laboratory manager.

• Existing VDOT Asphalt Plant II and VDOT Asphalt Field II credentials preferred.
• This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Laboratory Technician.

• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and ASTM specifications for asphalt emulsions, asphalt materials and testing.
• Possess a working understanding of statistical process control.
• Ethical professional and behavioral standards.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

• Work is performed predominantly indoors.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act.
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports.
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.