Asphalt Quality Lab Technician

Branscome; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Asphalt to perform testing and sampling in the lab or on the job site to ensure asphalt products meet specifications. You will update mix designs, select tests, record data, and communicate results to foremen and road crews.

The role requires physical work, accuracy, and safe work practices. Experience in quality control in asphalt is preferred; High School Diploma required; valid driver's license and ability to lift 90 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in quality control, asphalt environment preferred.
• Certificate in Basic Aggregates and HMA technician preferred.
• Asphalt Field Level I & II preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive a company vehicle as required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 90lbs (asphalt & aggregate samples).

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Update and maintain current asphalt mix designs.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production.
• Perform quality and gradation tests on aggregates and bituminous mixtures.
• Record test data into computer and evaluate results.
• Field test product and monitor temperature, rolling patterns, and density as required.
• Troubleshoot problems with product as required.
• Inspect and calibrate lab equipment.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and distribute test reports timely.
• Communicate with plant foremen and road crew.

Skills

Quality control

Math skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Branscome is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Asphalt to perform testing and sampling in the lab or on the job site to ensure asphalt products meet specifications. You will update mix designs, select tests, record data, and communicate results to foremen and road crews.

The role requires physical work, accuracy, and safe work practices. Experience in quality control in asphalt is preferred; High School Diploma required; valid driver's license and ability to lift 90 lbs are expected.