Quality Control Asphalt Binder Technician

Pacific Asphalt Distribution, LLC

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Quality Control Asphalt Binder Technician

When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. Vulcan is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete.

• Champion Safety:
  Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with OSHA and Vulcan standards. Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently.
• Conduct Testing:
  Inspect, sample, and conduct routine and special laboratory testing on construction materials in conformance with appropriate standard test methods. Perform tests to ensure quality of products during production, shipping, and at job sites.
• Review Test Results:
  Review, monitor, and maintain the test results of the data and adjust blends when required. Review material quality test results for conformance (per ASTM, AASHTO and appropriate DOT procedures) to meet Vulcan’s standards for quality products. Communicate test results to supervisors, plant personnel. Ensure proper documentation of results in the QC database.
• Prepare Reports:
  Prepare submittals and statistical summary quality reports on Pacific Asphalt Distribution products.
• Certifications:
  
  Maintain certifications in various test methods for testing asphalt binder. Achieve and maintain AASHTO Resource certification for the lab in Irwindale, certify the Mojave site as a satellite lab, and achieve certification from Asphalt Institute for binder technician.
• Troubleshoot:
  Perform troubleshooting of field and jobsite problems. Visually inspect material sources at the liquid asphalt plant. Troubleshoot problem jobs and specifications.
• Champion Continuous Improvement:
  Stay abreast of professional and technical developments to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge needed for superior job performance and to help improve operational efficiency.

See What You’ll Do.

• Education:
  
  Must have your high school diploma or its equivalent. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of construction materials testing experience to include aggregates and asphalt preferred. Must possess superior working knowledge and skill in aggregates and/or asphalt.
• Testing Knowledge:
  Skilled in basic ASTM, AASHTO, Asphalt Institute and CALTRANS testing procedures applicable to our complete product line. Knowledgeable in product related specifications and finished products.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, sales personnel, customers, and agency representatives.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in general statistical analysis, math, and engineering concepts. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.
• Time Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Travel requirement:
  Valid driver’s license. Must have 30% to 40% travel in company vehicle.

• Great Company Culture:
  Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness, and communication.
• Safe:
  Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work:
  The aggregates we produce are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation:
  Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and…