Quality Assurance Service Technician

NEBCO Realty Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Founded in 1908, NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business with more than 1,100 employees and 50 locations throughout Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with ready mixed concrete and concrete-related materials. The NEBCO group of companies are also active in road construction, traffic control, mining, real estate development and management and construction surety bonding. The company owns a short line railroad, as well as Quarry Oaks Golf Club and the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit, www.nebcoinc.com.

NEBCO is looking for an individual with knowledge and experience with quality assurance and quality control to join our General Testing Lab team.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of Quality Control functions, which may include routine tests on raw materials, in process set up and the final product. Must participate in the validation of tests, inspections, production methods and material qualifications. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures that the proper concrete mix has been produced according to the order. Perform slump, air content, yield tests, and cast concrete strength specimens according to ASTM Standards when necessary.

Makes appropriate field adjustments to assure that the delivered product meets customer expectations.

Visually checks concrete batches as needed for obvious batching errors. Inspects concrete products to determine whether the product meets the specifications of the contractor.

When test results indicate that a product has been delivered out of specification, reports all variances to the proper company personnel.

Conducts aggregate moisture tests on materials used to produce Ready Mixed Concrete.

Communicates with Plant personnel regarding the handling and condition of materials.

Communicates with Central Dispatch regarding jobsite conditions, concrete performance, and customer concerns.

Assists in the material sampling for Nebraska Department of Transportation projects.

Tests products manufactured by Ready Mixed Concrete.

Follows quality control plans or guidelines as assigned.

Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.

Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, to assure consistency with company standards and customer specifications.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and
• previous experience in a construction &/or construction products related field is with directly related working knowledge of concrete production, handling and/or testing; or
• an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft systems and department manufacturing software. Candidate must have ability to submit field reports using a company provided mobile tablet, read and reply to company emails, and access mix design submittals on the company hard drive.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ACI (American Concrete Institute) Level I Certification, or must have a past demonstrated ability to be trained at this level and be able to complete training and certification process within 6 months of employment/transfer.
• NDOT Certification, or must have a past demonstrated ability to be trained at this level and be able to complete training and certification process within 6 months of employment/transfer.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to develop a good working knowledge of concrete mixes. 
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency as it relates to the product.
• Ability to read and comprehend load tickets, SDS sheets, Mix Design Submittals, and the company safety manual.
• Ability to climb ladder 35-100 feet.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• PAID Time Off
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment:

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment. 

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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