Concrete QC Technician: Field Testing & Certifications

AVR, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K retirement plan with employerconr

Life insurance and voluntary life

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid Time Off + 8 holidays

Job summary

AVR, a McNamara Company, seeks a Control Technician to perform concrete inspections and testing for quality control at plant and job sites. Responsibilities include slump tests, cylinder breaks, temperature/air content checks, and aggregate gradation tests, with emphasis on safety and accurate data documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with construction/testing experience; ACI Field I Certification is preferred, along with strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and some construction-related/materials testing experience.
• ACI Field I Certification preferred.
• Strong math and computer aptitude insight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing on concrete to ensure it meets properties at plant and project site.
• Check temperature and air content of wet concrete; conduct slump tests and prepare cylinders.
• Break cylinders at 28 days and after pour; perform gradation and sieve tests on aggregates.
• Maintain safety policy compliance and document discrepancies in Quality Control files.
• Obtain/maintain ACI Field Testing certification; communicate information to dispatch and batch plants.
• Complete special projects as assigned and support general duties as needed.

Skills

Math

Computer aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

ACI Field I Certification

Job description

AVR, a McNamara Company, seeks a Control Technician to perform concrete inspections and testing for quality control at plant and job sites. Responsibilities include slump tests, cylinder breaks, temperature/air content checks, and aggregate gradation tests, with emphasis on safety and accurate data documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with construction/testing experience; ACI Field I Certification is preferred, along with strong math and communication skills.