Asphalt QC Lab Technician

Job

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high‑quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design‑build and conventional‑bid‑build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and 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. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Candidate will need to travel in the South Florida region to various asphalt facilities. Some travel may be needed to the North and Central regions. 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.
• Collect samples.
• Collect data and produce reports.
• 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.
• Some basic materials knowledge.
• 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.
• Basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, 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.

• 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.

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.