Field QC Technician — Concrete & Materials Testing

CalPortland; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost premiums

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401k/Company Funded Pension Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Field Technician to assist the Quality Manager in optimizing plant efficiency through data testing and issue resolution at project sites. You will inspect aggregates, mixes, and test results, and coordinate with sales, operations, and dispatch to ensure quality and performance.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing per ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards, and reporting; there is potential for occasional lab duties and various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and ACI/ATTI certifications preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six months.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operator on operations and efficiency improvements.
• Inspect batch plant, aggregates, and mix designs per standards.
• Take and analyze concrete tests; moisture, temperature, slump, density, air content.
• Troubleshoot material/quality issues and coordinate with teams.
• Prepare incident reports and analyze strength data.
• Interact with customers and attend pre-job meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

ATTI certification

ACI certification

Tools

Hand tools

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Field Technician to assist the Quality Manager in optimizing plant efficiency through data testing and issue resolution at project sites. You will inspect aggregates, mixes, and test results, and coordinate with sales, operations, and dispatch to ensure quality and performance.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing per ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards, and reporting; there is potential for occasional lab duties and various shifts.