QC Technician- Birmingham, AL

CRH•Apac, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician provides inspection and field-testing services for asphalt road construction projects. Testing activities include profilographing, density-gauge readings, asphalt core sampling, and establishing roller patterns. The technician also works at various Midsouth asphalt plants and jobsites, monitoring work that is slow or not meeting specifications. The role requires travel between jobsites and plants, with occasional overnight stays, and may involve working nights, weekends, and overtime. The technician checks in with the Area QC Manager each morning for the day's assignment and may assist road crews with tasks such as moving barrels, shoveling mix, flagging traffic, and filling rollers with water.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and Fit for Work physical.
Provide valid documentation for the I-9 immigration document process.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude toward coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Report to work at the designated start time.
Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary and overtime when required.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Strictly adhere to safety procedures and wear required PPE in designated operations and production areas.
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Obtain and maintain required certifications and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience in the construction field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Abide by all Midsouth safety requirements and follow assigned Quality Control Plans and guidelines.
Develop and maintain relationships with road crew, DOT, and engineering firm personnel.
Establish rolling patterns on road projects to achieve specified hot mix density.
Take nuclear or PQI gauge readings properly and record results in a log book to maintain density requirements.
Use a profilograph to collect data for roadway smoothness specifications.
Use a core drilling machine to collect required field-density core samples.
Evaluate test data and make changes as necessary to keep processes under control and within specification limits.
Prepare and record accurate information and maintain the test-results database when required.
Maintain testing equipment in satisfactory condition and track required equipment documentation.
Transport equipment safely to and from jobsites.
Work at Midsouth asphalt plants and monitor slow or non-specification field work.
Participate in weekly QC calls and required meetings.
Obtain and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Travel to Midsouth jobsites and asphalt plants as needed, including occasional overnight stays.
Check in with the Area QC Manager each morning to receive the day's work assignment.
Assist road crews as required, including moving barrels, shoveling mix, flagging traffic, and helping fill rollers with water.
Follow safety requirements and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as needed.