Quality Control Field Technician (Kona)

Grace Pacific Corporation; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Pacific Corporation in Kailua, Hawaii is seeking a Field Technician to complete compaction reports, perform density tests with a nuclear gauge, and coordinate core sampling during paving operations.

Responsibilities include chalking densities, collaborating with roller operators, and ensuring proper sample handling and documentation in accordance with department procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with strong math/science aptitude.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, email; adaptable to in-house software.
• Good math skills for daily calculations.
• Able to read and understand job requirements and technical specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn how to reference plans for test locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit daily compaction reports with test location drawings.
• Use a nuclear gauge to test field density and set up daily rolling patterns.
• Chalk field density locations for inspectors and forepersons.
• Work with Roller Operators to determine the number of passes for each roller.
• Cut and test core samples; label and submit cores with data on transmittal forms.
• Handle and store cores to prevent damage during transport; follow protocol.
• Submit daily/weekly core reports to QC Supervisor/PM/PE.
• Perform field sampling of hot mix asphalt (HMA) as per protocol.
• Take daily jobsite photos before and after paving and store them.
• Coordinate with Lab Technician for lab testing when tests are not required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math aptitude

Math skills

Reading specs

Plan referencing

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Email software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Completes and submits daily compaction reports which include a detail drawing of test locations in the work area to the QC Supervisor, Project Managers and/or Project Engineers.
2. Uses nuclear gauge to test field density and sets up the daily rolling patterns in the field.
3. Chalks the field density at specific locations for references for inspectors, Roller Operators and Forepersons.
4. Works directly with Roller Operators to determine the appropriate number of passes for each roller in order to achieve the specified compaction.
5. Cuts and tests core samples.
6. Cuts the appropriate number of cores at each location daily or by the next morning.
7. Labels and submits cores to the Project Manager / Project Engineer with data thoroughly recorded on a standard transmittal form.
8. Follows department protocol when handling and storing cores to ensure core quality and prevent damage during transport.
9. Submits daily/weekly core reports to the QC Supervisor, Project Manager and/or Project Engineer in accordance with department procedures.
10. Performs field sampling of hot mix asphalt (HMA) as determined by department protocol.
11. Takes daily jobsite photos before and after paving and stores photos in the department's computer files.
12. Checks daily with the Lab Technician and the QC Supervisor to assist with lab testing when compaction tests are not required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate with strong math/science aptitude.

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, E-mail. Adaptable to in-house software. Keyboarding skills sufficient to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Good math skills to perform accurate calculations for daily tasks.

Able to read and understand job requirements and technical specifications.

Ability to learn how to reference plans for test locations.

Valid driver's license and favorable traffic abstract.