Ready Mix QC Technician - Shreveport, LA

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for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Position Overview (maybe About the role). Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions). Qualifications (Education/Experience, Work Requirements, Knowledge/Skill Requirements, Physical Requirements, Work Environment). Also "What CRH Offers You" includes benefits: inclusive culture, competitive base pay, medical/dental/disability benefits, group retirement savings, health and wellness programs. That's Benefits. Pay: "Competitive base pay" is mentioned but not specific numbers; we should not include Pay section if only vague "competitive base pay" (that's like "commensurate with experience"? It's vague but still says competitive base pay. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive base pay" and benefits. So we can include Benefits section with those items. Pay maybe we could include but it's vague; but they said "competitive base pay" is a statement of pay. It's not a specific number but it's still stating pay. The rule: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state competitive base pay, so we could include Pay section with that statement. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might combine Pay into Benefits? But they have separate headings. We could include Benefits section with the list, and maybe not include Pay separately because it's just a phrase. Safer to include Benefits only. Schedule: not mentioned. So omit Schedule. We need to remove boilerplate: Job ID, navigation, legal, EEO, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "What CRH Offers You" heading? We'll turn that into Benefits section. We need to preserve all substantive information. Use

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  About the role

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  Responsibilities

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  Requirements

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• . Qualifications: Education/Experience: Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. ACI Field Grade I Testing Technician ACI Aggregate or Laboratory Certification; NRMCA Certification is a plus. Experience in collection, testing and reporting of concrete and/or aggregate samples. Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test concrete as required by state regulations. Less than one year of experience in a related field is required. Work Requirements: Must be 18 years or older. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to provide valid documentation for Form I-9. Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. Must have valid driver's license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls. Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations. Knowledge/Skill Requirements: Must know and understand all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc. Working knowledge of ACI, ASTM, DOT and Regional standards and specifications. Knowledge of the aggregate and concrete manufacturing process. Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant. Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback. Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations. Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets. Physical Requirements: list of physical demands. Work Environment: Able to work in all weather conditions. Able to work extended hours if needed. Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions. What CRH Offers You: An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion; Competitive base pay; Medical, dental and disability benefits programs; Group retirement savings program; Health and wellness programs. Also About CRH etc but that's boilerplate? Might be considered company description but not required. Could include as About the role? Already have overview. The "About CRH" is generic; could be omitted as boilerplate? It's not navigation/legal/EEO but it's company description. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. "About CRH" is not explicitly listed but could be considered boilerplate? It's somewhat generic but still substantive about company. Might keep? However we already have About the role section; we could incorporate some of that but it's not about the role. Safer to omit "About CRH" and "Come build your career with us!" etc as they are promotional/application instructions. Also "Please complete your online application..." is application instruction, remove. Also EEO statements at end remove. Thus final HTML:

  About the role

  Provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for ready mix plant facilities. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, Parish, and Municipal personnel. Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers. The Quality Control Technician will assist the company in elevating the customers' perception and general quality of our mix designs, achieving the elimination of lost loads, the generation of backup data necessary for mix optimization and overseeing the inspection process of DOT jobs.

  Responsibilities

  • Create an attitude of Safety, contribute to the safe operation of the department; maintain a safe, clean work area.
  • Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test materials for the purpose of quality control.
  • Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
  • Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
  • Responsible for ensuring the proper mix design, scale weights and water demand of mix designs at batch plants.
  • Performs physical tests on ready mix concrete at plant, such as slump, entrained air, unit weight and yield, time of setting and compressive strength.
  • At point of delivery, spot checks sample physical properties as above and discusses necessary adjustments in batch weights with Manager, plus observes workability, finish ability, and contractor's use or misuse of product.
  • Performs on-site surveys of fleets and facilities producing products so as to be able to identify delivery problems and recommend solutions.
  • Performs physical tests on ready mix concrete aggregates, such as gradations, decants, sand equivalency, specific gravity and density, absorption.
  • Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.
  • Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database./ Keeps a written daily log of activities and observations.
  • Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.
  • Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re‑certification.
  • Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
  • Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
  • Follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
  • Develops and maintains appropriate working relationship so that individuals will be able to inform Distribution, Production and/or Sales of conditions that could adversely affect good, efficient delivery service and take necessary action to correct the condition.
  • Investigates and reports complaints pertaining to quantity, quality, or performance.
  • Writes job inspection reports when required.
  • Maintains QA/QC databases.
  • Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

  Requirements

  • Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • ACI Field Grade I Testing Technician; ACI Aggregate or Laboratory Certification; NRMCA Certification is a plus.
  • Experience in the collection, testing and reporting of concrete and/or aggregate samples.
  • Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test concrete as required by state regulations.
  • Less than one year of experience in a related field is required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Must be able to provide valid documentation for Form I‑9.
  • Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
  • Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA (e.g., face shield, safety hard‑toe shoes, coveralls).
  • Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

  Skills

  • Must know and understand all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, quality requirements, etc.
  • Working knowledge of A