Aggregate Laboratory Technician

The Aggregate Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing inspection, testing services, and documentation for plant facilities. They develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County, and Municipal personnel. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluating volumetric data necessary for adjustments to mix production to ensure compliance for all applications and projects.

What You Will Do

Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control. Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test asphalt as required by state regulations
• Less than one year of experience in a related field is required
• Must be 18 years in 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 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
• Must know and understand all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, gradation 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 mathematic calculations
• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets

Benefits

• Vacation
• Retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Highly competitive base pay