Asphalt QC Roadway Technician

Preferred Materials; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth and internal promotion

Job summary

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Region in Florida is recruiting a Quality Control Roadway Technician to conduct tests on Hot Mix Asphalt and component materials, ensuring specification compliance. Role requires FDOT Roadway Level I and II certifications, safe operation of measuring devices, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data entry, and supporting mixture adjustments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current FDOT Roadway Level I and II certification is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be punctual and able to start on time.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on Hot Mix Asphalt and components to verify specifications.
• Assist in mixture adjustment and lay down operations.
• Perform aggregate testing and HMA production testing.
• Test roadway construction parameters: temperature, layer thickness, compacted density.
• Maintain test result database and input data.
• Operate a pickup truck or passenger vehicle.

Skills

Math skills

Reading manuals

Measuring devices

Punctuality

Night/weekend availability

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

College engineering degree or technical diploma (preferred)

Tools

FDOT Roadway Level I certification

FDOT Roadway Level II certification

Asphalt Roadway Level I/II/IIICertification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Asphalt QC Roadway Technician (529493)

Requisition ID529493-Posted10/01/2026-AMAT-Preferred Materials - Asphalt-Full Time-Quality-United States-Florida

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Region, part of CRH Florida 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.

Quality Control Roadway Technician

Position Summary:

MUST HAVE CURRENT FDOT ROADWAY LEVELSI, and IICERTIFICATION

Conduct tests on Hot Mix Asphalt and component materials to determine compliance to applicable specifications. Assist in mixture adjustment and lay down operation to ensure specification compliance.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Aggregate Testing & HMA Production Testing: sampling, aggregate gradation and mixture volumetric property determination where applicable.
• Roadway Construction Testing: temperature, layer thickness, compacted in place density and sampling.
• Maintain test result database: input data.
• Drive a pickup truck or passenger vehicle.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• 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 have the ability to lift and move up to 50pounds.
• Must be able to arrive and start work on time.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the territory of operation.
• Must currently possess FDOT Roadway Level I and IIcertification.

Preferred Skills or Certifications:

• Current Asphalt Roadway LevelI, II and IIICertification
• College engineering degree or technical school diploma, 1-2 years experience in heavy highway or paving industry.

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 Aff…

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.