Ready Mix Concrete Quality Control Technician -y Control Technician

The Shelly Company is a CRH company, a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Dover, OH, 44622

Conduct tests on the ready mix concrete to determine composition and consistency with required specifications. Assist in adjustment of mix composition to ensure the mix is within specifications. Monitor temperature, thickness, density and overall condition during installation. Quality Control Technicians usually perform their duties during a shift that varies with the operation of the business, may include night work, and usually involves overtime.

Duties are performed under limited or no supervision.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Testing materials in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Identify and become familiar with various mix specifications requirements.
• Monitor the quality of hot mix asphalt for and on specific jobs in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Test materials to determine specific requirements such as weight, gravity, temperature, thickness, and gradation of mix components.
• Communicate with other technicians regarding mix specifications and test results.
• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations.
• Monitor the quality of hot mix asphalt pavement.
• Must use and calibrate a density meter.
• Communicate and assist paving personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications.
• Report and communicate test results ethically, adhering to The Shelly Company Ethics Policy.
• Must possess or have the ability to learn basic computer software skills, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

High School diploma or equal skill level. Ability to carry out standardized laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. Knowledge and understanding of basic operating procedures and mechanics of asphalt plant. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to, but not limited to, safety, the environment and transportation. Ability to detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.

Ability to operate a two-way radio. Must have the ability to obtain Level 2 and/or 3 ODOT Testing Certifications within a reasonable amount of time.

Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.

Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Walking up to ten miles per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and traveling over irregular terrain. Functions also usually involve frequent sitting and standing. Performance of…