Concrete Quality Control Field Technician

About the role

Century Concrete, Inc., a CRH company, has been operating since 1982. We prioritize attracting, developing, and retaining talented employees through a culture of high performance, career-building opportunities, and a balanced quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seven ASTM tests on plastic concrete samples, including slump, air, yield, temperature, moisture, and related analyses.
• Lead and instruct batch plant teams in scheduled testing and quality procedures.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and issues professionally, strengthening client relationships.
• Collect and sieve rock and sand samples to maintain high quality standards.
• Manage and deliver test cylinders between batch plants and our state-of-the-art research lab.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM specifications and ACI standards in all testing and reporting.
• Document and report test results, maintaining accurate records of all projects.
• Conduct safety training, including slump school for drivers and staff.
• Take on special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, consistently observing safety regulations.
• Cook up closely with batch plant teams to optimize concrete production.

Requirements

• At least two years’ experience in concrete quality control testing and mix design preferred.
• Certifications: ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician certification highly preferred. Additional certifications in Aggregate Testing and Hardened Properties (Compressive Cylinders) a plus.
• Skills: Proficient in ASTM and ACI testing procedures; capable of calibrating equipment, analyzing results, and solving complex problems. Excellent decision-making and communication skills required. Tech Savvy: Comfortable using computers to record data and generate reports.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in a related field is preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.