Field Quality Control Technician – Materials Testing

RiseMe; Taylor (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking a Quality Control – Field Technician to support project teams across northern and western Arizona, performing field and laboratory testing of aggregates, soils, base, hot mix asphalt, and concrete according to ADOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications.

The role requires travel, long hours, and the ability to obtain professional certifications within 6 months. You will communicate results to foremen and project teams, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain ATTI Field Technician and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain Radiation Safety Training for nuclear gauge operation.
• Basic math and computer skills for test calculations, data entry, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, self motivated, and able to work well with crews and project teams.
• Willingness to travel throughout northern and western Arizona, including overnight stays, and to work long hours and 6 to 7 days a week at times.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

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

Communication

Math skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

ATTI Field Technician certification

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Radiation Safety Training

Tools

Nuclear gauge safety

Job description

RiseMe is seeking a Quality Control – Field Technician to support project teams across northern and western Arizona, performing field and laboratory testing of aggregates, soils, base, hot mix asphalt, and concrete according to ADOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications.

The role requires travel, long hours, and the ability to obtain professional certifications within 6 months. You will communicate results to foremen and project teams, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality on site.