QC Lab Technician – Concrete & Asphalt Testing

GWC Capital; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WW Clyde is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician in Safford, AZ to conduct sampling and testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt for project specifications. The role focuses on concrete testing in the lab, including curing and strength testing, with some travel to pits and plants.

You will operate per ADOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards, document results, and maintain lab records while upholding WW Clyde safety values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain ACI/WAQTC certifications within 6 months.
• Knowledge of concrete, aggregate, and asphalt materials.
• Detail-oriented with good record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and cure concrete cylinders and beams, and maintain curing conditions per ASTM and AASHTO requirements.
• Test concrete specimens for compressive and flexural strength.
• Perform fresh concrete testing (slump, air content, unit weight, temperature).
• Test aggregate production and shipping samples (gradation, specific gravity, moisture).
• Test asphalt samples, including binder content and gradation.
• Support mix design development and verification testing.
• Travel to project sites, pits, and plants to collect samples.
• Enter test data into the lab database and maintain records.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean lab equipment; keep lab organized.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow WW Clyde safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Concrete knowledge

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician

ACI Laboratory Testing Technician

WAQTC certifications (CTT, AgTT, AsTT)

UDOT TTQP qualification

MSHA training

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Excel

Job description

WW Clyde is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician in Safford, AZ to conduct sampling and testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt for project specifications. The role focuses on concrete testing in the lab, including curing and strength testing, with some travel to pits and plants.

You will operate per ADOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards, document results, and maintain lab records while upholding WW Clyde safety values.