Asphalt QC Technician

Martin Marietta is seeking Asphalt Quality Control Technicians to work at our various asphalt plants, primarily based out of Becker, MN. This position offers hands-on work and outdoor opportunities. While experience is preferred, we are willing to train motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of asphalt mixtures and aggregate products.
• Analyzing test data, recording, and reporting results.
• Calibrating, cleaning, and maintaining production tools and testing equipment.
• Ensuring materials remain within specification.
• Communicating with production staff and direct supervisor.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Communication
• Motivation
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork

Work Environment

This position operates 80% of the time in a laboratory environment and 20% outdoors. Travel to multiple sites is required, with potential exposure to all weather conditions, dust, sand, gravel, and diesel exhaust.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

This is a full-time seasonal position requiring long hours, often exceeding 40+ hours per week. Night and weekend work is possible, with overtime and night shift differentials applied.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to various plant locations daily.
• Desire for hands-on work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MNDOT Aggregate Production Certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• MNDOT Bituminous Plant 1 Certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $26.50–$32.45 per hour, exclusive of benefits or bonuses. Base compensation is determined by factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and employer-funded defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Education/tuition assistance and employee discount program.
• Adoption assistance and wellness programs.
• Salary continuation (short-term disability) and long-term disability options.
• Employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Direct deposit payroll.
• College scholarship program for dependent children.
• Matching gift program and new auto purchase discount plans.

This is a safety-sensitive role requiring drug testing, including for cannabis/THC.