QA/QC Lab & Field Technician – Asphalt & Aggregate

IA Construction Corporation; Garland (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IA Construction Corporation seeks Laboratory and Field Technicians to perform QA/QC duties at aggregate or asphalt plant labs and to gather samples on construction sites for testing.

The role involves testing bituminous asphalt and aggregate materials, ensuring safety, and supporting QC programs in varying field conditions. Training and work readiness on-site are expected, with emphasis on accurate sampling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with peers, management, and customers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures.
• Ability to perform tasks from supervisors and work as part of a team.
• Adaptable to changing conditions.
• Computer, iPad, fax, printer, and copier experience.
• Safety-conscious and safety-oriented.
• Some mechanical and maintenance skills.
• Able to learn and use several software programs.
• Able to comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment and tools.
• Participates in pre-shift safety huddles.
• Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisor or management.
• Maintain an open line of communication with team members to promote team productivity.
• Responsible to report to management and safety officer if any potential safety hazards.
• QA/QC testing of bituminous asphalt, asphalt content and gradation.
• Testing of aggregate materials, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, sodium/magnesium loss, and crush counts.
• Inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specification, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently.
• Bituminous mix design development, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Tools

Testing equipment

iPad

Job description

IA Construction Corporation seeks Laboratory and Field Technicians to perform QA/QC duties at aggregate or asphalt plant labs and to gather samples on construction sites for testing.

The role involves testing bituminous asphalt and aggregate materials, ensuring safety, and supporting QC programs in varying field conditions. Training and work readiness on-site are expected, with emphasis on accurate sampling and documentation.