Assistant Quality Control Technician

About the Role

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, delivering complex infrastructure projects such as grading, paving, and bridge construction. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test construction materials such as concrete, aggregates, and soils in the field or laboratory.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current quality standards and specifications.
• Interact professionally with client representatives at project sites.
• Support evaluation and implementation of new material technologies.
• Assist with maintenance of lab and field equipment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and maintain safe working conditions, including PPE compliance and OSHA standards.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Document Control System.
• Seek and obtain additional training for changing industry testing requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate absences and tardiness with supervisor as early as possible.
• Travel to jobsites within local areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• KDOT/MoDOT Certifications – preferred.
• ACI Concrete Certification – preferred.
• Nuclear Gauge Certification – preferred.
• ACI Strength Certification – preferred.
• Field Aggregate Certification – preferred.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction materials, technologies, and equipment.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries promptly.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in-person, often next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
• Work is also performed in a lab setting.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.