Concrete Qc Field Technician

Concrete Quality Control Technician

We currently have an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Quality Control Technician to join our growing team. This position requires a detail oriented, customer service minded individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the highest level of quality control in the production of our ready-mix products at our plants and customer job sites under the direction of the Quality Control Manager.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Test and monitor concrete at various plant and jobsites to assure performance meets company, industry and customer standards and delivery goals.
• Perform ACI and/or LA DOTD quality control tests on aggregate and concrete products, including but not limited to:
  Field testing (slump, air content, unit weight, yield, cylinders, etc.), gradations on production aggregates, and lab work (compression testing and scheduling). Mixes and test trial batches.
• Maintain lab area and lab equipment according to industry quality control standards.
• Observe and record placement, sampling and testing abnormalities.
• Working on construction sites and at ready-mixed concrete production facilities.
• Maintain strong communication with dispatch, sales and production personnel throughout the placement.
• Provide customer support onsite during the concrete placement.
• Inspecting concrete prior to delivery and at the project site for product conformance with project specifications.
• Sample and test plastic and hardened ready mixed concrete.
• Cast, cure and transport concrete specimens.
• Conduct on-site visual inspections of concrete being delivered.
• Assist delivery drivers at the plant and onsite.
• Assist production personnel at plant locations.
• Observe and record performance, sampling and test abnormalities.
• Follow all company safety regulations and policies at all times.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.

Requirements

Other Requirements:

• Currently or have the ability to obtain ACI & LADOT field technician certifications within 1 year. Current certifications strongly preferred.
• Punctuality, attendance, and dependability is essential in this role.
• Problem solving and rapid decision-making abilities.
• Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Current, valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality control position.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of concrete mixes, its components, additives, and raw materials preferred.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions including area, volume, unit weight, and total weight computations.
• Ability to accurately understand, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to accept and follow direction as provided by managers and ask questions when needed.
• Able and willing to work varying shifts including early mornings, late afternoons, and weekends.