Senior Quality Control Technician

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Perform and lead field inspections and materials testing for concrete, aggregates, soils, asphalt, and cement-treated base in accordance with MoDOT, KDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO procedures.
• Inspect rebar placement, formwork, subgrade preparation, and material delivery to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Conduct field testing such as moisture/density (nuclear gauge) and plastic concrete properties, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Review and interpret test data and inspection results, identify deviations from specifications, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Train and mentor Quality Technicians in approved test procedures, equipment operation, calibration, and proper documentation.
• Cookordination with Project Managers, Superintendents, and client representatives to ensure timely communication and resolution of quality-related issues.
• Oversee collection and submission of test results, inspection reports, and documentation through company systems, or equivalent platforms.
• Assist Quality Control Managers with implementation of project-specific quality plans, materials documentation, and agency submittal requirements.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify testing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and safety practices.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining safe work practices and compliance with OSHA, Clarkson safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Stay current with MoDOT and KDOT material testing procedures and certification requirements, participating in ongoing training and recertification as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of MoDOT and KDOT specifications and testing procedures for concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates, and cement-treated base materials.
• Hands-on experience performing field inspections and quality testing, including concrete testing, rebar inspection, subgrade evaluation, density testing, and mix verification.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, standard drawings, and material specifications to ensure conformance and document field conditions accurately.
• Proficient in analyzing test results, identifying deviations from specification, and implementing corrective measures with project teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including completion and submittal of test forms, inspection reports, and daily summaries in compliance with project and agency standards.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to interface with contractors, engineers, and project management on quality-related matters.
• Leadership ability to mentor and train technicians on approved testing methods, safety procedures, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with digital data management and document control systems.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, promoting a culture of quality and accountability in all testing and inspection activities.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage multiple testing priorities, and adapt to changing site and schedule conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• KDOT/ MoDOT Certifications: ACI Concrete Certification, Nuclear Gauge Certification.

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand;
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires in-person work.
• Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
• Work is also performed in a lab setting.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.