Essential Functions/Position
Responsibilities
The Quality Control Technician position entails the testing and inspection of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) materials used to construct pavements to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This position is responsible for controlling the quality of the production of hot mix asphalt through inspection of the plant, production materials, and jobsite review as well as conducting routine and special laboratory testing to ensure conformance standards. Requirements
- Proficiently and accurately sample and conduct visual inspection and laboratory testing of construction materials according to the appropriate standard test methods to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping and arrival on the jobsite.
- Communicate and document test results to plant operator, supervisor and operations.
- Review mix designs and product to job specifications of upcoming projects.
- Prepare various QC reports and formulating specific recommendations to resolve or correct quality issues.
- Visually inspecting stockpiles, materials sources, plant and truck loads at plant sites.
- Conduct testing and assisting in plant inspection and calibration to insure the proper quality of the product.
- Verify outside construction materials testing laboratory results and maintain accurate, timely records of test data, product quality, and defective materials.
- Perform various tests in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Prepare various QC reports and formulate specific recommendations to resolve or correct quality issues; and work with outside venders, agencies, and customers on a variety of quality related issues.
- Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
- The above listed duties require periods of standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and bending as well as periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
- Follow all company safety guidelines.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory
Responsibilities
None Hiring Preferences: 1-2 years in the asphalt industry is preferred.
- Professional Attitude & conduct
- Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
- High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
- Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.
- Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by Pittman Construction Safety and OSHA.
- Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
- You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
- Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed
- Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pittman Construction. Full posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/quality-control-technician-at-pittman-construction-company-inc-4466542324
