What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Lab Technician position at Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc.?
Qualifications
- Possess the aptitude to complete tasks in a safe manner
- Must have relevant training with ALDOT or the ability to obtain such certification
- Must conduct business in a professional and courteous manner
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and especially Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work efficiently in a team or as an individual
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk on uneven terrain
- Flexibility to work some overtime and weekend hours
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests on asphalt samples to determine physical characteristics such as gradation, specific gravity, abrasion, etc.
- Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Work in and around asphalt processing plants to obtain samples from stockpiles, conveyors, and customer sites
- Inspect, maintain, and calibrate asphalt laboratory equipment
- Ensure stockpiles are built with techniques that reduce the possibility of segregation, contamination, and degradation to maintain quality of products
- Ensure loadout procedures follow best practices
- Assist in investigating and resolving quality issues that arise inside the plant or at the construction/manufacturing site
- Analyze processing plants to recommend changes that affect that quality and production of asphalt products
- Record and maintain asphalt test results in excel or applicable software
- In a timely manner, report and effectively communicate test results to management, DOT, and other parties
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Health (BCBS)
- Dental
- Vision (VSP)
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Paid Holidays
EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: On the road