Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control Technician--Northern Region
On-siteDunmore, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Collect and test aggregate and asphalt samples to ensure quality standards and specifications are met throughout the Northern Division. Perform work according to OSHA, MSH, and H&K safety policies while calibrating and maintaining test equipment. Maintain test records, generate reports on results and trends, and communicate with plant operations, agency representatives, and quality control supervision. Work with the sales team to address customer issues and establish lines of communication with relevant parties. Hours vary by project and may include overtime, nights, and weekends. The Materials Division of H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with a focus on safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value.
Required Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Algebra-level math to perform AASHTO and ASTM procedure calculations
- Rudimentary ability to use computers, spreadsheets, word processors
- Able to work in a team or independently as needed
- Time management
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Attainment of NECEPT technician qualification within 18 months of hire
- Ability to meet standards of PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, the FAA, and other recognized authorities
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
- Performs all work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K Safety policies
- Follow and assure compliance with quality control plans
- Sample and test materials following standard practices and quality plans
- Maintain test records and assure compliance with company and agency specifications
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Read and follow H&K Group employee handbook protocol and procedures
- Calibrate and maintain test equipment to standards
- Establish and maintain lines of communication with plant operations, agency representatives, and quality control supervision
- Work with sales team to address customer issues
- Generate reports and communicate results and trends to the quality control team and H&K employees
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
- Occasionally exposed to moving, mechanical parts
- Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Frequently work with materials up to 300F
- Hours vary by project and may include overtime, nights, and weekends
- Pre-employment Physical
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
- Previous experience working with aggregates and bituminous materials
- NECEPT bituminous plant and aggregate certification
- Experience in construction materials production or use
- Basic knowledge of crushing and asphalt plants
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