Field Quality Control Technician – Construction Materials

GWC Capital; Arizona; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WW Clyde seeks a Quality Control – Field Technician to sample and test construction materials in the field and laboratory across northern and western Arizona. This role supports project teams by verifying aggregates, soils, base, and asphalt meet specifications throughout production.

The candidate will perform density tests, concrete testing, and data recording, while communicating results to foremen and crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ATTI Field Technician certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification preferred.
• Radiation Safety Training for nuclear gauge operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test aggregates, soils, base, hot mix asphalt, and concrete in the field and laboratory per ADOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications.
• Sample and test stockpiled aggregate and hot mix asphalt at the crusher, plant, and jobsite, including gradation, asphalt content, mix design verification, and crusher control testing.
• Perform in place density testing on soils, base, and asphalt using a nuclear density gauge, and cut and collect asphalt cores as required.
• Perform concrete field testing, including slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder fabrication.
• Review and interpret project specifications to determine testing frequency and acceptance requirements.
• Evaluate test results against specifications and communicate them promptly to foremen, plant operators, and project teams. Make field quality decisions within your scope and elevate issues beyond it to the Quality Control Manager.
• Record and report test data accurately, and maintain testing records, calibration logs, and documentation used for statistical review.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment, including safe handling, storage, and transport of nuclear gauges per radiation safety and DOT requirements.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and job site visits, and support customers and project teams with testing and quality questions.
• Help train crews and project staff on sampling procedures and quality requirements.
• Follow all WW Clyde safety and environmental requirements, including OSHA and MSHA at pit and plant sites.
• Model WW Clyde's core values: We Value People, Our Word is Our Bond, Always Give a Full Measure, We Continuously Improve.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Math and computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ATTI Field Technician certification

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Radiation Safety Training

Job description

WW Clyde seeks a Quality Control – Field Technician to sample and test construction materials in the field and laboratory across northern and western Arizona. This role supports project teams by verifying aggregates, soils, base, and asphalt meet specifications throughout production.

The candidate will perform density tests, concrete testing, and data recording, while communicating results to foremen and crews.