Construction Materials Testing Technician

Position Summary:
The Construction Materials Technician works in our Quality Control department in the Twin Cities metro area. This person is very reliable, alert and safety conscious.

This position is responsible for safely, accurately and efficiently obtaining construction material samples and then test the materials and report data to the QC supervisor. This position requires the responsible and safe use of departmental testing equipment.

The role is very lab-oriented with focus on proper procedures and specifications. This is a full-time, seasonal position.
Our main office is located in Mendota Heights, MN. BR also has plant locations in Inver Grove Heights, Shakopee, Columbus, and Minneapolis.
Key Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations made be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations made be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Safely obtain representative material samples from project sites, aggregate stockpiles, AC sample valves and sample racks.
• Ability to operate a bituminous core drill rig to obtain core samples for analysis.
• Perform construction material tests using a variety of equipment; accurately and efficiently.
• Input test data timely and accurately into spreadsheets.
• Prepare and report material test results to QC/QA Manager immediately upon completion of testing.
• Execute and implement QC actions as directed and maintain accurate records.
• Perform laboratory equipment maintenance, repairs & calibrations as needed to keep it functional and working correctly.
• Obtain and maintain MnDOT technical certifications.
• Accurate and concise communication with supervisors, plant operators, superintendents and foremen.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with QA agencies, inspectors and colleagues.
• Other duties to be assigned as needed

Preferred Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Maneuver a trailer with pickup truck & operate a bituminous core drill rig.
• Basic math concepts
• Construction materials sampling & testing
• Lift 50-70 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Valid driver s license and clean driving record
• Microsoft Excel
• Willing to learn and be trained.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.

Other Requirements:
All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked.
Job type: Seasonal May - November
Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN
Company Information:
Since 1946, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be the company of choice for the design, construction, and maintenance of all asphalt pavement areas, including parking lots, roads, pathways, playgrounds, tennis courts, and running tracks. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to quality, safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of Joining our team!

• Benefits of Joining our team!

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary