Quality Control Technician

Heidelberg Materials North America; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with

Health Savings Account (HSA), HealthRe

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a dedicated Concrete Field Tester to operate in field, plant, and laboratory environments in the Bellevue, WA area. You will conduct quality control testing of construction materials, collect data, document results, and report findings to technical teams.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with operations and production staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control practices and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and test results.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Safety-focused and able to work in field, plant, and lab environments.
• Must be able to travel between plants and project sites.
• 18+ years of age and capable of passing pre-employment checks.

Skills

Quality control

Data collection

Analytical skills

Documentation

Reading specifications

Communication skills

Testing equipment proficiency

Independence & teamwork

Education

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

Tools

Testing equipment

Computer software

Job description

What Are We Looking For

• Knowledge of quality control practices, construction material testing procedures, and data collection methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, procedures, technical requirements, and test results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations, production, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with testing equipment and applicable computer software.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification preferred but required within the first six months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to a post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA‑regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification is preferred but must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Role operates in field, plant, and laboratory environments where conditions may include moving mechanical equipment, construction and production operations, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, dust, and elevated noise levels. The position may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, handling testing equipment and material samples, and travel between plants, laboratories, and project sites.

What We Offer

$29.79 to $40.18 per hour.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, as well as Basic Life Insurance
• 10 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.