QC Technician 1

Job Summary

The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for sampling, testing, and reporting on construction materials—including but not limited to hot mix asphalt, aggregates, soils, and concrete—to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform precise testing and inspection of construction materials to guarantee quality and compliance
• Accurately measure, document, and report test results in a timely manner
• Develop proficiency in sampling, testing, and calculating values for asphalt, aggregates, and other materials
• Identify product quality issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions
• Analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformities and recommend solutions
• Gain competence in AASHTO, ASTM, and Caltrans test methods
• Familiarize yourself with Green Book, FAA, Caltrans Standard Specifications, and other applicable regulations
• Be flexible and available for overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Valid CA Driver’s License with an excellent driving record

Skills

• Ability to be precise and accurate when taking measurements and completing test forms
• Ability to follow direction with excellent follow through within a timely manner
• Ability to learn specific QC computer programs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. during various times of the day
• Dependable self-starter with good organization skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Legible handwriting
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Products
• Proficient math skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction
• Frequent exposure to all weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to working around moving equipment and machinery
• Frequent exposure to dust, airborne particles, etc.

Compensation

$26 per hour

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

• Ability to be precise and accurate when taking measurements and completing test forms
• Ability to follow direction with excellent follow through within a timely manner
• Ability to learn specific QC computer programs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. during various times of the day
• Dependable self-starter with good organization skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Legible handwriting
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Products
• Proficient math skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$26 per hour

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified