Field Density & Quality Control Specialist

Adams Construction Company; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company seeks a Density Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of asphalt materials, recording results and ensuring compaction quality on active construction sites. You will work within the quality control department of our asphalt road crews and/or laboratory, coordinating with foremen and other technicians.

The role requires experience in density testing, NDG gauges, and core sampling, with a focus on safety and accuracy under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AA/AS degree for trainee technician positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 2–3 years of direct construction material testing experience with certifications in VDOT Asphalt Field I & II and Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Plus Hazmat.
• Basic math skills and ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret plans.
• Willing to work overtime, nights, and/or weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and random tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field and laboratory tests on aggregates and asphalt.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain nuclear density gauges for density and moisture tests.
• Record, analyze, and report test results to site supervisors and quality control teams.
• Calibrate and maintain gauge equipment to ensure accurate readings.
• Support roadway construction testing including temperature, layer thickness, and compaction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Reading construction plans

Education

High school diploma/GED

AA/AS degree (trainee)

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Core drill

Density testing equipment

Job description

Adams Construction Company seeks a Density Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of asphalt materials, recording results and ensuring compaction quality on active construction sites. You will work within the quality control department of our asphalt road crews and/or laboratory, coordinating with foremen and other technicians.

The role requires experience in density testing, NDG gauges, and core sampling, with a focus on safety and accuracy under varying weather conditions.