Asphalt Plant QC Technician Trainee

Preferred Materials; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Preferred Materials is seeking an Asphalt Plant QC Technician Trainee to learn routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assist in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with specs. The role covers the South Florida region including Fort Myers, Naples, Nokomis, and requires some travel.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and basic math and reading skills, with willingness to work nights and weekends and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations (percentages, weights).
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license for territory of operation.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and QC Manager.
• Collecting samples and performing data collection.
• Reporting results and assisting in mix design changes.
• Analyzing stockpiles of aggregates and RAP as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Reading technical manuals

Reading measuring devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

FDOT Asphalt Level I/II training (preferred)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Asphalt Plant QC Technician Trainee (527107)

Requisition ID527107-Posted07/28/2026-AMAT-Preferred Materials - Asphalt-Full Time-Quality-United States-Florida

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 TraineeQuality Control technician to join ourteam in the South region of Florida which inlcudes Fort Myers, Naples and Nokomis. The Quality Control Trainee will learn techniques to performroutine 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
• Aninclusive 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 affirmative 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.