Quality Control Field Technician - Concrete & Aggregates

CalPortland; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost premiums

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401k/Company Funded Pension Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Quality Control Field Technician who will assist the Quality Manager by testing and analyzing data, inspecting plants, and addressing issues at project sites to improve efficiency.

The role requires High school diploma/GED, ATTI and ACI certification, ability to lift heavy loads, OSHA awareness, and willingness to work flexible hours. Regular field sampling and testing per ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards are part of duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ATTI and ACI certifications required.
• Must obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six months.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency.
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant.
• Ability to adjust loads with concrete admixtures.
• Sample aggregates and perform applicable Portland cement concrete tests per ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards.
• Testing to include moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring).
• Coordinate work with internal personnel (sales, operations, customer service, dispatch).
• Prepare job incident reports.
• Analyze aggregate and strength reports.
• Work directly with customers and attend pre-job meetings.
• Process aggregate field test samples and reduce to testing size.
• Perform gradation tests on rock and sand samples and other tests (durability, moisture, etc.).

Education

High school diploma/GED

ATTI certification

ACI certification

Job description

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The Quality Control Field Technician will assist the Quality Manager in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of plants by testing and analyzing data and resolving any issues at the project sites.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

Annual salary $67,000 to $70,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Work with the plant operator on plant operations and efficiency
• Inspect Batch Plant, aggregate stockpiles, and mix designs at the assigned plant
• Ability to adjust loads with concrete admixtures
• Sample aggregates and perform applicable Portland cement concrete tests (in accordance with the most current ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards)
• Testing to include: moisture content, temperature, slump, density, air content, cylinders, etc.
• Troubleshoot and address material/quality issues (low breaks, Schmidt hammer, cracking, coring, etc.)
• Coordinate work with internal personnel, i.e.sales, operations, customer service, and dispatch
• Prepare job incident reports
• Analyze aggregate and strength reports
• Work directly with customers
• Attend pre-job meetings
• Work with plant operators, co-workers, and drivers
• Process aggregate field test samples and reduce to the appropriate testing size
• Perform gradation tests on rock and sand samples along with additional tests such as durability, moisture, cleanliness value, #200 wash, sand equivalency, specific gravities, and absorptions.

Education

• High school diploma/GED
• ATTI and ACI certified

Requirements/Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain ACI Field Grade Certification within six (6) months in the position
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, sitting, stretching, vibration, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls, and riding on rough terrain, use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, driving/walking on uneven ground, and climbing stairs
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional lifting of 100 pounds
• May be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments
• Must be able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times
• Overtime work will be required as needed by the company
• Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies
• ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Techniciansubject to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the company
• May be required to perform Lab Technician duties based on business needs

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initial registration/clearance as well as ongoing FMCSA review, and alcohol and drug testing. For work that will be performed in Washington State, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.