Quality Control Technician

JRJ Group•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician conducts field and laboratory testing of hot mix asphalt and aggregate materials at construction projects and plants. The role uses quality-control equipment, including nuclear density gauges and laboratory testing instruments, and evaluates materials against DOT and internal specifications. The position provides opportunities to learn and progress, with on-the-job training available for candidates without prior asphalt or aggregate testing experience. The technician maintains accurate quality-control reports, identifies and communicates quality issues, coordinates with paving and milling foremen, plant operators, project managers, and quality-control personnel, and recommends corrective actions when needed. Work includes frequent travel to sites and plants throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, in outdoor conditions and around highway construction, heavy machinery, and traffic. The schedule is flexible and may include overtime, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently and adapt to varying management styles and project needs.
Good math and technical skills, including comfort with calculations such as density, volume, and gradation.
Ability to travel independently to job sites and work outdoors in changing conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include overtime, night shifts, and weekend shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, lift 50 or more pounds, and work near heavy machinery and traffic zones.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certifications in construction materials testing.
Experience in asphalt or aggregate testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct field density testing of hot mix asphalt on active construction projects using nuclear gauges or other devices.
Extract, cut, and test core samples from roadway and highway construction surfaces.
Perform laboratory testing of asphalt and aggregate properties according to ODOT, KYTC, and INDOT specifications.
Determine whether materials comply with DOT and internal specifications.
Maintain thorough and accurate daily quality-control reports.
Identify, document, and troubleshoot quality issues and communicate findings to the Quality Control Manager.
Coordinate with paving and milling foremen, plant operators, project managers, and quality-control personnel.
Provide feedback on quality standards and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Operate and maintain quality-control testing instruments, including nuclear density gauges and laboratory testing equipment.
Calibrate tools as needed to ensure accurate and reliable testing.