Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix

Vulcan Materials Company • Washington, DC

1d • $29 - $33

About The Position

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Requirements

• Experience and Certifications: Prior training or experience in materials testing (specifically concrete) is preferred. Candidates must have ACI Field, ACI Aggregate, and ACI Strength Certifications.
• Safety and Physical Requirements: Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Math and Reasoning Skills: Must possess good math skills, including the ability to apply mathematical operations and perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other relevant software.
• Professional Attributes: Must be detail-oriented, hard-working, and show initiative. Strong time management, reliability, and a team-oriented mindset are essential.
• Communication: Ability to conform to prescribed styles and formats for reporting.
• License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Industry Knowledge: Preferred knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Control: Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials (including mortar), environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site.
• Adhere to Standards: Follow testing methods including ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT. You must be able to read, analyze, and interpret these testing standards to ensure specification compliance.
• Document and Report Information: Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner. Record, interpret, and store results in a database, communicating them effectively to supervisors and customers.
• Maintain Lab and Equipment Standards: Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab. Periodically inspect, calibrate, and maintain lab, field, and production testing equipment.
• Monitor Stockpiles and Materials: Inspect stockpiles, material sources, and truckloads at plant sites. Monitor daily construction of stockpiles to eliminate segregation and contamination, notifying management immediately if issues are identified.
• Inspect Equipment and Structures: Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Analytical Oversight: Recognize abnormal results and think analytically to troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Additional Responsibilities: Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees