Quality Control Technician - Asphalt

Branscome; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Branscome is seeking a Quality Control Technician - Asphalt to perform testing and sampling in the lab or on the job site to ensure asphalt products meet specifications. You will update mix designs, select tests, record data, and communicate results to foremen and road crews.

The role requires physical work, accuracy, and safe work practices. Experience in quality control in asphalt is preferred; High School Diploma required; valid driver's license and ability to lift 90 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in quality control, asphalt environment preferred.
• Certificate in Basic Aggregates and HMA technician preferred.
• Asphalt Field Level I & II preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive a company vehicle as required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 90lbs (asphalt & aggregate samples).

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Update and maintain current asphalt mix designs.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production.
• Perform quality and gradation tests on aggregates and bituminous mixtures.
• Record test data into computer and evaluate results.
• Field test product and monitor temperature, rolling patterns, and density as required.
• Troubleshoot problems with product as required.
• Inspect and calibrate lab equipment.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and distribute test reports timely.
• Communicate with plant foremen and road crew.

Skills

Quality control

Math skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician - Asphalt
Location: Richmond, VA
Department: Asphalt Lab
Reports to: Manager - Asphalt Quality Control

Major Role and Purpose

Perform all testing and sampling of materials in the lab or on the job site to ensure products meet specifications of customer and/or State.

Description of Duties

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all federal, state, local and company safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Update and maintain current asphalt mix designs.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in the production process.
• Perform quality and gradation tests on aggregates and bituminous mixtures.
• Record test data into computer and evaluate results.
• Field test product (monitor temperature of mixtures, rolling patterns and roller speeds, paver speed and operation, appearance of paved material for consistent quality, and/or perform in place density tests).
• Troubleshoot problems with product as required.
• Inspect and calibrate lab equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the lab.
• Prepare and distribute test reports on a timely basis.
• Communicate with plant foremen and road crew.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education

• High School Degree required.

Work Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in quality control, asphalt environment preferred.
• Certificate in Basic Aggregates and HMA technician preferred.
• Asphalt Field Level I & II preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive a company vehicle as required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 90lbs (asphalt & aggregate samples).

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to lift 90 lbs. (asphalt and aggregate samples).

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome EEO Statement
Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard
to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by
law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job
training.
Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure
equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable
accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application
process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to
complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or
use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email
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We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or
disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.