Quality Control Technician
- Durango, CO
- $18.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safety First Mentality; Abides by all safety rules and regulations. All unsafe practices and conditions will need to be reported promptly.
- Performs required ASTM tests on aggregates and asphalt.
- Performs aggregate sieve analysis and drafts reports regularly to ensure compliance to specifications.
- Maintains all equipment in good operational conditions and ensures equipment is calibrated correctly.
- During production, coordinates concrete mix design adjustments with Plant Foreman/Batch personnel.
- Provides quality customer service by answering questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner. The candidate shall maintain professional relationships with customers.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required. Duties may include night work.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Two years of experience with construction quality control testing preferred.
- Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.
- NMDOT Aggregates, Asphalt Certifications preferred, and CDOT CAPA A, B, C Certifications preferred.
- Must be 18 years in age or older.
- Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Report to work dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
- Must be willing to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and swing shift when necessary.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow documents and procedures such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate a computer and software applications. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and managers.
- Always demonstrate proper etiquette, representing LRC professionally and courteously to current and prospective clients.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail including the ability to recognize discrepancies.
- Employ general knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Perform required field and laboratory tests and procedures per applicable standards.
- Ability to organize, maintain and communicate statistical data related to the Quality Control department.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and operating various hand and power tools, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and bending over for extended periods of time.
- Requires reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting. Often requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to lift, move up to 50 lbs.
- Sometimes requires working at heights.
- Requires correct vision and hearing within normal range.
- Requires working under stressful conditions.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion