Quality Technician - Heavy Civil Construction

Location:

Dallas, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US Weatherford, TX, US Westlake, TX, US

Requisition ID: 168354

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

This position is a long-term laboratory position at a fixed location aggregate mine. As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will provide material testing on aggregates to ensure that our materials meet client specification requirements. Responsibilities include testing several aggregate products at our mine facility.

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects where these aggregate materials could be used on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, underground utilities and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to engineering design.

Location

Weatherford, TX - DFW area.

Responsibilities

Perform testing of aggregate material properties for conformance to requirements
Develop a thorough understanding of various test procedures for aggregates
Understanding of TXDOT and local municipality specifications
Report test results to management and recognize failing materials immediately
Ability to understand aggregate property relationships

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Working knowledge of construction industry
Certifications issued from HMAC for AGG101, SB101, and SB102 are preferred - training will be provided for the ideal candidate
Ability to obtain certification(s) within 6 months
Ability to gain additional certifications to support project testing and inspection
Capability to work extended construction hours during high seasons
Ability to work as a team
Experience in a fast-paced aggregate production laboratory preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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Other Requirements:
•   Regular, reliable attendance
•   Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•   Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
•   Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•   Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime as required.
•   May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Construction, Facilities, Inspector, Technician, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Technology

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