Asphalt Plant QC Technician Trainee

CRH; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH's Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division in Florida is seeking a Trainee Quality Control technician to learn routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assist in adjusting plant settings to ensure specifications. The role includes data collection, sample collection, and stockpile analysis, with travel up to 10% and occasional night/weekend shifts.

The position provides exposure to QC testing, plant optimization, and collaboration with a safety‑conscious team in a regional operation in the South

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Basic math skills including percentages and weights; read measuring devices.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and follow instructions.
• Must be able to read and use company radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by agencies.
• Collect samples and perform data collection and reporting.
• Assist in mix design development and plant production changes.
• Conduct stockpile analysis of aggregates and RAP as needed.
• Support testing and quality control procedures in the field.
• Occasional night and weekend work; travel up to 10% of time.

Skills

Strenuous work capability

Basic materials skills

Mathematical skills

Reading manuals

Measuring devices reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 527107

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

We are seeking a Trainee Quality Control technician to join our team in the South region of Florida which includes Fort Myers, Naples and Nokomis. The Quality Control Trainee will learn techniques to perform routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assists in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with job or agency specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to the following:

• Performing daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and at the discretion of the QC Manager.
• Performs sample collection.
• Performs data collection and reporting.
• Assisting in mix design development and changes in plant production.
• Performs stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

Education/Experience

• Ability to perform strenuous work.
• Must have some basic materials skills.
• Good penmanship, record keeping, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the company radio.

Minimum Skills And Requirements

High school diploma or GED Equivalent.

Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, percentages and weights).

Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.

Must be able to read and use measuring devices.

Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Must possess a valid driver’s license for the territory of operation.

This position requires travel up to 10% of the time outside the territory of operation.

FDOT Asphalt Level I&II Training Preferred But Not Required.

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.