Quality Control Laboratory and Concrete Technician Apprentice

Brayman Construction; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Brayman Construction seeks a Quality Control Technician Apprentice for the Montgomery Locks and Dam project in Monaca, PA. No prior QC or construction experience is required; candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Brayman will provide training toward QC certifications.

You will support field testing, document QC activities, and develop skills in concrete testing and quality control processes, with potential travel for training and site work.

Qualifications

• No previous quality control or construction experience required.
• Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Brayman provides support and training toward QC testing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support QC personnel and project supervision with daily QC activities.
• Perform and document field testing and inspections under supervision.
• Assist with testing and documenting concrete materials (aggregates, cement, water, admixtures).
• Learn testing procedures, documentation requirements, and QC processes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of testing and QC activities.
• Use Microsoft Office to organize QC information.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Control Laboratory and Concrete Technician Apprentice - Montgomery Locks and Dam | Monaca, PA

Brayman Construction Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician Apprentice to join our team supporting the $769.9 million Montgomery Locks and Dam project in Monaca, PA.

This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project is a major infrastructure improvement on the Ohio River and includes construction of a new 110-foot by 600-foot primary lock chamber, demolition of existing structures, cofferdam work, and both wet and dry construction operations.

No previous quality control or construction experience is required.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in the field. Brayman will provide support and training as you work toward applicable quality control testing and inspection certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Company-supported training and industry certification opportunities

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Control Technician Apprentice, you will learn to:

• Support Project Quality Control personnel and project supervision with daily QC activities.
• Perform and document field testing and inspections under the direction of experienced QC personnel.
• Assist with testing and document concrete and its constituent materials (such as aggregates, cement, water, and admixtures).
• Learn testing procedures, documentation requirements, and quality control processes.
• Assist in completing testing and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Use Microsoft Office or similar applications to document and organize QC information.
• Follow established procedures, ask questions, and apply feedback.
• Work with experienced QC personnel to develop skills for advancement within the quality control field.
• Travel to project locations or training facilities as needed for training and certification.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is interested in learning a skilled profession in construction quality control and is willing to develop their knowledge through hands-on experience and formal training.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong interest in working in the field and learning construction quality control.

Apprenticeship and Certification Development

This position provides an opportunity to build a career in construction quality control through on-the-job training and industry certification development.

Employees may be required to travel to approved training or testing locations to complete certification requirements.

Education and Experience

No previous construction or quality control experience is required.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Construction, engineering, technical, manufacturing, laboratory, field experience, vocational or college coursework, internships, apprenticeships, or other hands-on experience may be helpful but are not required.

Join the Brayman Team

Brayman Construction offers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced professionals while working on complex heavy civil and infrastructure projects.

About Brayman Construction

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Confidentiality

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.