Quality Control Technician: Asphalt & Aggregate Testing

Martin Marietta; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Martin Marietta in California seeks an entry-level Quality Tech to support QC testing, inspection, and documentation for aggregate and HMA materials. You will work with Plant Operations, Dispatch, Project Management, and the Division Lab to monitor material consistency and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and accurate data logging, with opportunities to assist in new material testing and job-site guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CAPA Levels A & B certification is required.
• Radiation Safety Training Certificate is required.
• No prior work experience required; 6 months - 1 year in Quality Control Testing within HMA or Aggregates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and ensure safety as the top priority.
• Maintain clean work areas and adhere to environmental standards.
• Perform routine testing of aggregates and HMA per ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, and internal standards.
• Monitor material moisture, cleanliness, and uniformity to meet quality targets.
• Assist with sampling raw materials and support lab schedules for testing.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of new raw material sources under supervision; report suspect results.
• Interact with customers on job sites and provide guidance on HMA placement and compaction.
• Conduct on-site testing to verify material specs and support resolution of quality concerns.
• Maintain logs of testing at lab, plant, and job sites; record observations and results.
• Communicate daily HMA results to plant operations, project teams, and management.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, estimators, and project management to support quality objectives.
• Assist in implementing quality-related best practices for production, delivery, and placement.
• Participate in occasional lab work for training, mix design support, and special projects.

Skills

Quality tools

QA standards

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAPA Levels A & B

Radiation Safety Training

Job description

Martin Marietta in California seeks an entry-level Quality Tech to support QC testing, inspection, and documentation for aggregate and HMA materials. You will work with Plant Operations, Dispatch, Project Management, and the Division Lab to monitor material consistency and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and accurate data logging, with opportunities to assist in new material testing and job-site guidance.