Quality Control Technician

Jurgensen Companies•Walton, KY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician conducts field and laboratory testing of hot mix asphalt and aggregate materials for roadway and highway construction projects. The role includes working with quality-control equipment in a lab and traveling to plants and construction sites across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The company offers on-the-job training, including for candidates with no prior experience, and provides a path to learn and progress within the Quality Control division. The technician evaluates material compliance with applicable DOT and internal specifications, maintains accurate daily reports, identifies and communicates quality issues, and coordinates with paving and milling foremen, plant operators, project managers, and quality-control personnel. Work involves outdoor and indoor settings, changing weather, heavy machinery and traffic, and a flexible schedule that may include overtime, nights, and weekends.

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 the ability to perform calculations such as density, volume, and gradation.
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and interpret technical specifications.
Ability to communicate and document results clearly and collaborate with different teams.
Attention to detail in reports, samples, and testing processes.
Ability to work outdoors in changing conditions and travel independently to job sites.
Ability to navigate tight areas, rapidly egress in an emergency, climb ladders, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift 50 pounds or more, and work near heavy machinery and traffic zones.
Willingness to work extended hours and varying shifts, potentially including overtime, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certifications in construction materials testing.
Experience in asphalt or aggregate testing; experience is preferred but not required, and on-the-job training is available.

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 in accordance with ODOT, KYTC, and INDOT specifications.
Determine material compliance 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 test accuracy and reliability.
Travel independently to construction sites and plants throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.