Materials QC Technician - Density Tech

Granite Construction•Everett, WA

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 testing, sampling, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level I technicians test, sample, or inspect one or more construction materials. The Materials QC Technician Level I position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations
High school diploma preferred
Regional or State Agency certification desired
0 – 2 years of relevant experience
Basic computer skills
Good oral and written communication skills
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.
Ability and willingness to consistently abide by company code of conduct
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Valid drivers license and ability to drive

Responsibilities

Sample and test one of the following construction materials—soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA), or Portland cement concrete (PCC)—in either a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with quality standards
Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors and plant personnel to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and necessary process changes are implemented
Follow the requirements for materials quality outlined in the company management system (GMS) and the Construction Materials Playbook to ensure compliance and maintain high standards
Participate in and promote company safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations

Benefits

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