1A Asphalt Quality Control Asphalt

About the role

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor operating in Central Texas, completing heavy highway and civil projects throughout the state. The Quality Control Technician will work with the Quality Control Team to ensure products remain in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, or other materials for quality control.
• Sample and test mixtures to ensure compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerances.
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure products meet or exceed customer or agency requirements.
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.
• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures, using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas daily.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Asphalt Paving & Construction required.
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Available for overtime, extended hours, and weekends as required.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety policy; encourage others to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to avoid injury to oneself or others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with project teams on special initiatives as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and other computer operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to interact with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence).
• Ability to organize data and streamline processes related to job duties.

Working Conditions

• Available for overtime, extended hours, overnight, and weekends as required.
• Work is performed outdoors, which may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust, and asphalt.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits

• Full-time position.
• Competitive hourly pay structure.
• Eligibility for employee benefit programs, including comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.