Quality Assurance Technician I

About the role

This entry-level position is responsible for conducting routine Quality Assurance (QA) testing and inspections to determine specification compliance of asphalt concrete, aggregate and or aggregate based products. This position can be responsible for either rock plant or geology materials technician duties. This position qualifies for a monthly truck allowance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts various aggregate and aggregate based material quality tests using various sample testing procedures.
• Organizes testing results and prepares reporting information from test results for appropriate Teichert Aggregate’s personnel.
• Obtains samples from production facilities including aggregate plant and asphalt plants.
• Maintains regular communications with plant personnel and supervisor to report material acceptability and test results.
• Organizes and cleans the QA lab.
• May communicate with inspectors regarding transferring of samples when directed by Supervisor.
• Delivers samples to locations as directed.
• Makes sure the work of summer interns is monitored and assisted.
• Promotes a Zero Injury culture through personal adherence to all company safety policies and practices.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Must obtain Caltrans JTCP Certification Agg I, HMA I or ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level I within six months of employment.
• Certification requirement will depend on assigned location.
• Must possess basic computer software skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Stonemont QC Software.
• Must be willing to learn and become proficient in aggregate testing and related technology.
• Must be able to exercise judgment where appropriate and within established guidelines.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work on a team and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers, staff and management.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a proficient and understandable level.
• Must possess a valid Driver License in the state you reside and work in and must maintain an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Mathematical aptitude and ability to learn computer aided test data analysis programs.
• Must be able to exercise judgment where appropriate and within established guidelines.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work on a team and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers, staff and management.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a proficient and understandable level.
• Must possess a valid Driver License in the state you reside and work in and must maintain an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Ability to conduct various aggregate and aggregate based material quality tests using various sample testing procedures.
• Basic computer software skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Stonemont QC Software.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in aggregate testing and related technology.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

The position qualifies for a monthly truck allowance.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $41,667 - $58,334

Schedule

Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Lab testing environment may contain dust and medium to loud levels of noise with variations in temperature. Some locations may require climbing ladders and working at elevated heights.