Asphalt QC Technician

Position Overview

This position is a long-term laboratory position at a fixed location Hot Hix Asphalt Plant. As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will provide material testing on plant produced asphalt to ensure that our materials meet client specification requirements.

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 you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility 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 design.  

Location

Benbrook, TX. Near the DFW area. Approximately halfway between Fort Worth, TX and Weatherford, TX.

Responsibilities

•    Perform testing of asphalt materials for conformance to requirements.
•    Develop a thorough understanding of various test procedures for asphalt.
•    Understanding of TXDOT and local municipality specifications
•    Report test results to management and recognize failing materials immediately.
•    Ability to understand asphalt 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 the construction industry is preferred.
•    Certifications issued from HMAC for Asphalt Level 1A and AGG101 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 level testing and inspection as needed.
•    Capability to work extended construction hours during peak production seasons and potential night shifts.
•    Capability to travel to support operations in West Texas as needed.
•    Ability to work as a team, strong communication skills.
•    Experience in a fast-paced asphalt production laboratory is preferred but not required.
•    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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