Ready-Mix QC Technician

ACI Strength Testing Technician preferred

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Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This position involves the performance and record keeping for quality control tests that will require the successful applicant to have the ability to perform and understand aggregate gradations, specific gravities, moisture testing at the plant and in the lab, concrete field testing for air, slump, unit weight and casting concrete test specimens, customer interaction to help with service coordination and help to resolve any quality issues that could arise.

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Quality Control Technician.

• Will test concrete and aggregate products for quality and conformance to specifications.
• Must have some basic materials understanding for rock, sand, cement, flyash and chemical admixtures.
• Basic material record keeping.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, batch plant operations, drivers and QC personnel.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, swings, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Must have the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Must pass the MSHA Safety course.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years quality control experience preferred.
• ACI Level 1 Certification preferred.
• ACI Strength Testing Technician preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to fluently speak and write the English language.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.

• ACI level 1 certification is required within 60 days of hire date.
• Driver’s License and clean driving record.

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Class B CDL not required but helpful.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently, organizes files and work well.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe behaviors and conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
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