Aggregate Quality Control Technician

Valley Asphalt Corporation; Milroy (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Asphalt Corporation is seeking an Aggregate Field Technician to perform lab and field sampling and testing of aggregates. You will collaborate with the QC team to ensure compliance with specifications and generate digital QC reports.

No prior testing experience is required; training is provided. A valid driver’s license is needed for travel across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Occasional Saturdays and physical work are expected in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical abilities for lab and field work.
• Ability to accurately sample and test aggregates.
• Capable of basic and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Ability to interpret state and company quality specifications (ODOT, KYTC, INDOT).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking to identify quality issues and propose solutions.
• Data-driven decision making to troubleshoot inconsistencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and testing of aggregates in lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with QC Manager to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Generate, manage, and submit digital quality control reports.
• Communicate clearly with remote plant teams and lab staff.
• Travel across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana as needed.
• Be prepared for extended hours, including Saturdays.
• Lift 50+ lbs and operate around heavy equipment.

Skills

Technical skills

Sampling & testing

Math calculations

Quality specifications

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Digital literacy

Microsoft Office

Report generation

Communication & collaboration

Teamwork

Mobility

Driver's license

Physical ability

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Do you thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy both indoor and outdoor work? We’re looking for individuals with strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow in a structured career path within Quality Control. At our company, we invest in training and development, experience is not required. If you bring the right mindset and capabilities, we’ll help you build the rest.

Aggregate Field Technician Competencies & Skills:

• Technical & Analytical Skills
• Ability to conduct accurate sampling and testing of aggregates using lab and field equipment
• Proficient in performing basic and advanced mathematical calculations
• Capable of interpreting state and company quality specifications (ODOT, KYTC, INDOT)
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Able to identify quality issues and provide solutions in collaboration with QC Manager
• Comfortable troubleshooting inconsistencies and making data-driven decisions
• Digital Literacy
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Comfortable generating, managing, and submitting digital quality control reports
• Communication & Collaboration
• Clear and consistent communication with remote plant teams and lab staff
• Ability to work both independently and within a team structure
• Adaptable to different work environments and management styles
• Mobility & Flexibility
• Valid driver’s license for regular travel across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
• Open to working extended hours, including occasional Saturdays
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working around heavy equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required – Training Provided):

• Level 1, 2, or 3 Aggregate Technician Certification
• Prior experience in construction materials testing or quality control
• CAPP Certification

Work Environment:

• Combination of lab-based and field-based work
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Interaction with active production facilities and heavy machinery

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP

We look for talent that shares our core values, Forward Thinking - Hard Working - Willing to Learn.

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