Field Quality Control Technician, Civil Construction

Middlesex Corp.; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Top-tier 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Industry-leading referral program

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation is hiring a Quality Control Technician to perform field quality control testing, inspections, documentation, and reporting to ensure materials and workmanship meet project specifications. You will support project teams under the direction of the Quality Control Manager, conducting testing and maintaining records across all phases of construction.

Role requires 3–5 years in quality control within heavy civil sectors, ability to read plans, and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of quality control testing experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience performing field and laboratory testing using ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and test procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• NETTCP certifications preferred or the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to various project sites.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and actively promote all Middlesex Safety policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses to uphold our core value of Safety First.
• Perform field testing of construction materials in accordance with project specifications, ASTM, AASHTO, and other applicable standards.
• Collect, prepare, and test material samples including asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, and other construction materials as required.
• Conduct field inspections to verify materials and workmanship comply with contract plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Accurately document and report test results, inspections, and daily quality control activities.

Skills

Quality control testing

Field testing

Reading plans

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Travel to project sites

Education

Associate degree in Civil/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is hiring a Quality Control Technician to perform field quality control testing, inspections, documentation, and reporting to ensure materials and workmanship meet project specifications. You will support project teams under the direction of the Quality Control Manager, conducting testing and maintaining records across all phases of construction.

Role requires 3–5 years in quality control within heavy civil sectors, ability to read plans, and travel to project sites.