QC Field Technician- New Braunfels

Tex Mixconcrete; Solms (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tex Mixconcrete is seeking a QC Field Technician to join our Austin Division. The role focuses on performing concrete and raw materials testing, reviewing data, and supporting plant personnel with quality improvements.

You will interact with drivers, customers, and management to ensure consistency. Ideal candidates have a degree or technical training with 1–2 years of related experience, the ACI Field Grade 1 certification or plan to pass within 6 months, and strong math plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• Degree from college, university or technical school with 1–2 years related experience.
• ACI Field Grade 1 Certification required, or ability to pass test within 6 months.
• Strong math skills and ability to perform measurements and percentages accurately.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel for reporting and data entry.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing concrete and raw materials testing per ACI/ASTM standards.
• Evaluates quality standards and recommends process improvements.
• Educates plant personnel on product quality and Verifi usage.
• Visits job sites, reviews Verifi data, and supports customers.
• Completes all required paperwork and maintains documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Valid driver's license

Education

College degree or technical school

1–2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: QC Field Technician

Location: Austin Division

Department: Technical Services

Reports To: Technical Services Manager

Summary:Manages product quality and shares concrete knowledge to fellow employees and customers by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs ongoing ACI & ASTM concrete and raw materials testing. Imports test data into appropriate spreadsheets or software.
• Evaluates existing quality or production standards and procedures and recommends modifications to upper management.
• Educates plant personnel on product quality, batching efficiency and Verifi utilization.
• Educates ready-mix drivers on product quality and Verifi utilization.
• Investigates and evaluates product anomalies at plants and jobsites.
• Advices upper management on product issues arising from problems identified through technical support calls and visual inspections with plant personnel and customers.
• Conducts audits and makes ongoing improvements to material handling procedures, batching and driver habits.
• Visits job sites, attends pre-pour meetings, calls on customers, collects market and job information. Reviews Verifi data for product consistency.
• Advises and assists plant personnel value-added products (i.e. fibers) and temperature control methods.
• Assists in the laboratory with new product testing.
• Completes all required paperwork (reports, forms, letters, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Degree from college, university or technical school and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience

• Current, valid state driver's license required.
• Satisfactory driving and criminal record.
• ACI Field Grade 1 Certification required, or ability topass written and hands on test within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrates effective communication skills (oral andwritten).
• Demonstrates proficiency with simple math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (especially percentages) as well as measurements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Demonstrates ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent/occasional reaching, grabbing and pulling of testing equipment and material samples.
• Frequent/occasional use of fingers, wrists and hands toenter data via computer keyboard.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional/frequent climbing of steps and ladders.
• Occasional/frequent stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling and twisting.
• Occasional pushing and pulling.
• Must be able differentiate colors.
• Must be able to hear noises.

Environmental Conditions (Personal protective equipment is provided where required or requested)

• Exposure to elements of weather to includeextremes in heat, cold, dust and moisture for limited periods.
• Occasionally/frequently exposed to rough, muddy and icywalking surface conditions.
• Intermittent exposure to high noise levels andvibration.
• Occasional/frequent exposure to moving parts/pieces ofequipment.
• Frequent exposure to cement, concrete, admixtures,dust, diesel fuel, and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic orexplosive if handled incorrectly.
• Frequently exposed to water and wet conditions.

Other key attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Project management skills, especially follow-up and follow-through