Quality Control Asphalt Technician

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874, operating asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. The company works across public, private and commercial projects, focusing on paving, utility, dirt‑grading and concrete flat work. Safety is a core value and employees work in a supportive, close‑knit environment while accessing the resources of a large corporation.

• Pay: $18–22/hr. depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities
• Strong safety culture—your well‑being is our highest priority
• Team‑oriented environment where your skills are valued and your ideas matter
• Comprehensive health insurance, dental coverage and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off for rest, relaxation and personal needs

• Collaborate with co‑workers and managers in a dynamic team setting
• Champion a safe work environment, strictly following all company, OSHA and MSHA safety policies
• Conduct thorough inspections, sampling and testing of aggregates, asphalt and other materials to ensure premium quality
• Test mixtures for compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerances
• Monitor daily processes and materials to consistently exceed agency and customer requirements
• Record and maintain accurate data in the test results database
• Assist internal and external customers with professionalism and efficiency
• Achieve necessary certifications promptly to stay at the cutting edge
• Support quality control plans and keep work areas clean and organized
• Perform other duties as needed to support team success

• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screening, background check and “Fit for Work” physical
• Strong visual acuity (with correction)—close, distance, peripheral, depth and focus
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with fleet safety standards
• Professionalism and courteous attitude at all times
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, overtime and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Willingness to thrive in a collaborative, team‑focused workplace
• Minimum age of 18 and ability to provide valid I‑9 documentation

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional college, technical school or relevant experience preferred

• Frequently required to climb, balance and perform tasks involving physical agility
• Regularly sit, climb, use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch or reach above shoulder height
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25–50 lbs as needed
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles and loud environments
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception, to operate equipment safely
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Join a company that values your commitment to quality and safety. Take the next step—apply today and become a vital part of our team!

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive 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.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.