Quality Control Technician - Concrete

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, seeks a Quality Control Technician to inspect, test, and document concrete plant operations. Responsibilities include sampling, testing aggregates, asphalt, cement, and other materials, monitoring processes, preparing reports, maintaining certification paperwork, and ensuring compliance with DOT, state, and federal regulations.

Provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for concrete plant facilities; develop and maintain relationships with customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, state, county, and municipal officials; oversee inspection processes for DOT jobs; evaluate volumetric data for mix production adjustments to ensure compliance across all applications and projects.

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, cement or other materials for quality control.
• Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.
• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re-certification.
• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and OSAH/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas.
• Assist in solving quality control related problems.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at assigned times.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• ACI Level I and KCA Level II Certifications are preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test concrete as required by state regulations.
• One to two years of experience in a related field required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Must know and understand all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work extended hours if needed.
• Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions.

The role involves manual handling of equipment, exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. 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.