Bituminous Materials QA & Compliance Inspector

Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician III (S) to oversee asphalt binder and emulsion programs. The role involves inspecting producer facilities, verifying QC plans, and enforcing NCDOT/ASTM/AASHTO specifications to ensure material quality.

Responsibilities include on-site evaluations, sampling per AASHTO guidelines, maintaining accurate records, and certifying personnel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or related field with 3 years progressive technician experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.
• Knowledge of QC/QA programs and lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve producer facilities based on QC plans.
• Conduct on-site evaluations and document deficiencies.
• Approve new asphalt emulsion producer laboratories.
• Verify binder and emulsion quality per AASHTO/ASTM specs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of sampling activities.
• Enforce NCDOT QC/QA PG Binder and Asphalt Emulsion Programs.
• Certify producer personnel responsible for sampling.
• Provide guidance on corrective actions and quality requirements.

Skills

Asphalt Superpave knowledge

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Multi-tasking

Work with odors/chemicals

HiCams Software

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, plus 3 years experience

Tools

HiCams Software

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician III (S) to oversee asphalt binder and emulsion programs. The role involves inspecting producer facilities, verifying QC plans, and enforcing NCDOT/ASTM/AASHTO specifications to ensure material quality.

Responsibilities include on-site evaluations, sampling per AASHTO guidelines, maintaining accurate records, and certifying personnel.