QA/QC Tech

About the role

The Level 1A QC-QA Tech is primarily responsible for hot mix quality control, including roadway testing duties to ensure HMA produced and placed meets or exceeds specifications.

Responsibilities

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test hot mix or other materials for quality control.
• Provide support to the QC Supervisor with inspections and setting up testing equipment.
• Examine contract drawings and specifications.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards immediately.
• Complete daily work logs and maintain production records to identify field results and mix specifications.
• Sample and test mixtures for compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure hot mix meets or exceeds requirements.
• Prepare and record accurate information.
• Follow quality control plans or guidelines as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and equipment.
• Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies while promoting the company’s safety culture.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-5 years’ experience with hot mix operations, dirt, and base.
• Certification Level 1A to test hot mix from TXAPA is required.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the heavy construction industry and Heavy Civil Highway Industry.
• Proficient knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Ability to read asphalt paving plans, drawings, and sketches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling day-to-day information.
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels, delivering on commitments—results-oriented.
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat, humidity, cold, rain, and heavy traffic areas.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to operate job-related tools.
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, legs, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carrying at least 30 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with help.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.