QC Technician I

About the role

This position is responsible for testing, sampling, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level I technicians test, sample, or inspect one or more construction materials or elements. The QC Technician Level I position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Collect/prepare samples of one of the following construction materials: soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA) or Portland cement concrete (PCC) in either a laboratory or field setting.
• Perform quality control testing on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
• Perform inspections on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
• Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.
• Participate in and promote Granite’s safety procedures and policies to promote a safe working environment.
• Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Regional or State Agency certification desired.
• Entry level position (0-2 years of experience).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Team player.
• Ability and willingness to consistently abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Granite offers a broad benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including a plan for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees.
• For salaried employees, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.