Quality Control Field Technician

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$26.44 - $32.21/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant
• Ability to adjust loads with concrete admixtures
• Sample aggregates and perform applicable Portland cement concrete tests (in accordance with the most current ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards)
• Testing to include: moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring, etc.)
• Coordinate work with internal personnel, i.e. sales, operations, customer service, and dispatch
• Prepare job incident reports
• Analyze aggregate and strength reports
• Work directly with customers
• Attend pre-job meetings
• Work with plant operators, co-workers, and drivers

Education

High school diploma/GED; ATTI and ACI certified

Requirements/Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six (6) months in the position
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, sitting, stretching, vibration, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls, and riding on rough terrain, use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, driving/walking on uneven ground, and climbing stairs
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting of 100 pounds
• May be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments
• Must be able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times
• Overtime work, nights and some weekends will be required as needed by the company
• Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies
• ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Technician subject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the company
• May be required to perform Lab Technician duties based on business need

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.