Quality Control Technician
Granite Construction

Job Info

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General Summary

This position is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level II technicians must satisfy one of the following standards: (1) test, sample and inspect one construction material or element in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect two construction materials or elements in either a lab or field setting.

* The QC Technician Level position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications by collecting and preparing construction material samples. Level II technicians either: (1) test, sample and inspect one construction material in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect two construction materials in either a lab or field setting. Construction materials include soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA) and Portland cement concrete (PCC).

Perform quality control testing on at least one construction material in both a lab and field setting or test two construction materials in either a lab or field setting.

Perform inspections on one of the above construction materials in both a lab and field setting or test two construction materials in either a lab or field setting.

Train level I technicians on sampling, testing and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification.

Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.

Participate in and promote Granite's safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.

Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma preferred
• Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required
• NICET I certification desired

Work Experience

• 1-4 years of related experience required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic computer skills, basic proficiency Microsoft Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid drivers license and ability to drive
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to consistently abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

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