QC Lab Technician: Concrete & Materials Testing

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

Job summary

WW Clyde in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform sampling and testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt, with a primary focus on concrete. Tests follow ADOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specs.

The role is primarily lab-based with curing and strength testing, plus local travel to pits, plants, and sites to collect samples. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and pursue certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I and ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of concrete, aggregate, and asphalt materials and industry quality standards; willingness to learn all lab testing equipment and procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills and basic math for test calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and cure concrete cylinders and beams, and maintain curing conditions per ASTM and AASHTO requirements.
• Prepare and test concrete specimens for compressive and flexural strength, including capping and break testing.
• Perform fresh concrete testing for trial batches and field support, including slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, and casting test specimens.
• Test aggregate production and shipping samples, including gradation, fineness modulus, specific gravity, absorption, and moisture content.
• Test asphalt samples, including binder content, gradation, and volumetric properties.
• Support concrete and asphalt mix design development, trial batches, and verification testing.
• Travel to project sites, aggregate pits, and plants to collect samples, and split and reduce samples for testing.
• Report test results promptly to the Lab Supervisor, plant personnel, and project teams, and flag results that fall outside specification.
• Enter test data into the lab database and maintain accurate records, sample tracking, and quality assurance sample storage.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean lab testing equipment, and keep the lab organized.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and follow all WW Clyde safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Driving license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WW Clyde in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform sampling and testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt, with a primary focus on concrete. Tests follow ADOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and project specs.

The role is primarily lab-based with curing and strength testing, plus local travel to pits, plants, and sites to collect samples. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and pursue certifications within six months.