Materials QC Tech III

Granite Construction•Buellton, CA

2d•$49,027 - $73,542

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. 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 III technicians must satisfy one of the following standards: (1) test, sample and inspect at least two construction materials or elements in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect at least three construction materials or elements in either a lab or field setting. The QC Technician Level III position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required
2-6 years of related experience required
Basic computer skills, basic proficiency Microsoft Excel
Good oral and written communication 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.

Nice To Haves

NICET II certification desired

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications by collecting and preparing construction material samples. Level III technicians either: (1) test, sample and inspect at least two construction materials in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect at least three 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 two of the above construction materials in both a lab and field setting or at least three construction materials in either a lab or field setting.
Perform inspections on at least two of the above construction materials in both a lab and field setting or at least three construction materials in either a lab or field setting.
Train level I and II 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 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.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.