Field Quality Control Technician – Materials Testing & Travel

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

Job summary

The Quality Control Field Technician supports WW Clyde project teams across northern and western Arizona by sampling and testing construction materials in the field and laboratory. Testing covers aggregates, hot mix asphalt, soils, base, and concrete, performed in accordance with ADOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications.

This role works directly with crushing, plant, and paving operations to verify materials meet requirements before and during production, and communicates results to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain ATTI Field Technician and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I 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.
• 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 escalate 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

Self motivated

Team collaboration

Basic math

Data entry

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

ATTI Field Technician certification

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Radiation Safety Training

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Calibrated test equipment

Job description

The Quality Control Field Technician supports WW Clyde project teams across northern and western Arizona by sampling and testing construction materials in the field and laboratory. Testing covers aggregates, hot mix asphalt, soils, base, and concrete, performed in accordance with ADOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications.

This role works directly with crushing, plant, and paving operations to verify materials meet requirements before and during production, and communicates results to