Concrete Field Technician

Structures Division; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (100% company-paid)

Health Savings Account

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

On-the-job and manufacturer training

Job summary

The Structures Division of H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Concrete Field Testing Technician responsible for collecting and testing concrete samples to determine physical characteristics for quality control and product development across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is safety conscious, self-motivated, and experienced. Responsibilities include sampling, testing per ASTM and AASHTO procedures, maintaining records, and communicating results to the quality control team.

Qualifications

• Experience at a ready-mix plant.
• Ability to meet PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, FAA standards.
• Algebra-level math for calculations.
• Rudimentary computer, spreadsheet, and word processor use.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable transportation.
• ACI and NECEPT certifications.
• Ability to fit test and use PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K safety policies.
• Follow quality control plans and safety policies.
• Sample and test materials following standard practices and quality plans; includes moisture tests and aggregate gradations.
• Maintain test records and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment to standards.
• Establish lines of communication with plant operations and quality control.
• Generate reports and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Work with sales team to address customer issues.

Skills

Ready-mix plant experience

Concrete mix designs knowledge

Math (algebra) for tests

Computer basics

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Reliable transportation

PPE usage

Lift 70 lbs

Team or independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI/NECEPT certification

Tools

Test equipment calibration

Concrete testing equipment

AASHTO/ASTM procedures

Job description

Overview

The Structures Division with H&K group, Inc. is seeking a Concrete Field Testing Technician primarily responsible for collecting and testing samples to determine physical characteristics or composition of concrete for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is safety conscious, self-motivated, and experienced.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• Health Savings Account available
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K Safety policies
• Follow and assure compliance with quality control plans
• Sample and test materials following standard practices and quality plans
  • Includes moisture tests and aggregate gradations
• Maintain test records and assure compliance with company and agency specifications
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Read and follow H&K Group employee handbook protocol and procedures
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment to standards
• Establish and maintain lines of communication with plant operations, agency representatives, and quality control supervision
• Work with sales team to address customer issues
• Generate reports and communicate results and trends to the quality control team and H&K employees
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience at a ready-mix plant
• Working knowledge of concrete mix designs
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Algebra-level math to perform AASHTO and ASTM procedure calculations
• Rudimentary ability to use computers, spreadsheets, word processors
• Able to work in a team or independently as needed
• Time management
• Valid driver’s license
• Good driving record
• Reliable transportation
• ACI and NECEPT certified
• Ability to meet standards of PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, the FAA, and other recognized authorities
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
• Experience in construction materials production or use
• CDL and ability to drive a loader

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to moving, mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Hours vary by project and may include overtime, nights, and weekends

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.