Asphalt QC Lab Technician

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, offering design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work, and we promote a strong safety culture where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control technician to join our team in the South region of Florida, including the Orlando area. Candidate will need to travel in the South Florida region to various asphalt facilities, with some travel to the North and Central regions as needed. The Quality Control Technician performs routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assists in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with job or agency specifications.

• Perform daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and at the discretion of the QC Manager.
• Perform sample collection.
• Perform data collection and reporting.
• Assist in mix design development and changes in plant production.
• Perform stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

• Ability to perform strenuous work.
• Must have some basic materials skills.
• Good penmanship, record keeping, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the company radio.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, percentages and weights).
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Must be able to read and use measuring devices.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the territory of operation.
• At least six months experience in asphalt quality control; FDOT Asphalt Level I & II training preferred but not required.

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

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

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today. Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. 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.