Construction Materials Testing Technician

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.; Inver Grove Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO program

Mentor and training program

Referral bonuses

Profit-sharing program

LTD

Job summary

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician for Inver Grove Heights or Shakopee, MN. This role focuses on safely obtaining material samples, performing tests, and reporting results in a fast-paced QC environment.

Responsibilities include operating core drill rigs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate data entry into spreadsheets. Valid driver’s license required; lifting 50–70 lbs is expected. Seasonal/ non-union position with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience with sampling and testing construction materials.
• Ability to operate a bituminous core drill rig and related equipment.
• Ability to maneuver trailers and drive in field environments.
• Lift 50–70 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.

Responsibilities

• Safely obtain representative material samples from sites.
• Perform tests using lab equipment and record results.
• Input data into spreadsheets promptly and accurately.
• Prepare and report test results to QC/QA Manager.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment.
• Obtain MnDOT certifications and maintain records.
• Communicate with operators, foremen and supervisors.

Skills

Trailer maneuvering

Core drill rig operation

Construction materials sampling

Construction materials testing

Heavy lifting

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Excel

Willing to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Core drill equipment

Job description

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Construction Materials Testing Technician

Inver Grove Heights or Shakopee, MN 55077

Salary: 24.00 - 36.90 USD

Department: Quality Control

Work Location: Inver Grove Heights OR Shakopee

Job type: Non-Union/ Seasonal (Typically April-Thanksgiving)

Pay Type / Range: $24.00 – 36.90 (based on technical certifications and experience).

(This pay range is a good‑faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Non-Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) – eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Position Summary: The Construction Materials Testing Technician works in our Quality Control department in the Twin Cities metro area. This person is very reliable, alert and safety conscious. This position is responsible for safely, accurately and efficiently obtaining construction material samples and then testing the materials and reporting data to the QC supervisor. This position requires responsible and safe use of departmental testing equipment. The role is very lab-oriented with focus on proper procedures and specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Safely obtain representative material samples from project sites, aggregate stockpiles, AC sample valves and sample racks.
• Ability to operate a bituminous core drill rig to obtain core samples for analysis.
• Perform construction material tests using a variety of equipment; accurately and efficiently.
• Input test data timely and accurately into spreadsheets.
• Prepare and report material test results to QC/QA Manager immediately upon completion of testing.
• Execute and implement QC actions as directed and maintain accurate records.
• Perform laboratory equipment maintenance, repairs & calibrations as needed to keep it functional and working correctly.
• Obtain and maintain MnDOT technical certifications.
• Accurate and concise communication with supervisors, plant operators, superintendents and foremen.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with QA agencies, inspectors and colleagues.
• Other duties to be assigned as needed

Preferred Experience/Education:

• Maneuver a trailer with pickup truck & operate a bituminous core drill rig.
• Basic math concepts
• Construction materials sampling & testing
• Lift 50-70 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Microsoft Excel
• Willing to learn and be trained

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For 80 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• No out of town jobs / home every night
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.