Quality Control Technician

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Western Rock Products, 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 is a skilled position involving responsibility for the safe operation of sampling and testing soils, aggregates, and asphalt materials. Responsibilities include proper collection of materials to be tested, proper and accurate analysis of the materials, and accurate reporting and documentation of results. Driving of a company vehicle will be required.

• Safely and efficiently collect samples for testing.
• Set‑up, operate and maintain nuclear density gauges for asphalt and soils compaction.
• Have a working knowledge of state DOT and governing agency job specifications.
• Perform project test procedures relative to individual levels of certification in testing construction materials.
• Perform sampling, testing and reporting procedures according to established protocol, and record test results in a timely and accurate manner.
• Promptly report non‑compliant tests to project superintendent when applicable.
• Maintain daily record of test results, prepare daily reports and submit results to project lead technician or main lab supervisor.
• Perform asphalt coring operations for density and investigation as necessary.
• Perform daily housekeeping operations and maintain a clean lab environment.
• Follow all company policies and MSHA & OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environmental best practices. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Perform job tasks in accordance with industry best practices and equipment requirements (lifting, carrying, sitting, walking, and climbing).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of prior QC experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rates, percentages, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients and colleagues.
• Apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Work well with others in a group or one‑on‑one setting.
• Type and use keyboards accurately; knowledge of database software.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agility testing.
• WAQTC certification preferred.
• CAPA Level A & B certification.
• Field work with nuclear gauge and asphalt mix design experience a plus.
• Maintain current and valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to backlight trailers.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…