Quality Technician - Columbia, MO

Job Purpose

The Quality Technician performs and documents routine field and laboratory testing/inspections as required by Project Quality Management Plan or as directed by Construction Quality Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Testing Concrete for Air Content, Slump, and Temperature.
• Making concrete cylinders/beams in the field for early or 28-day acceptance.
• Nuclear Gauge Density Testing on Soil and Aggregate bases.
• Using core drill to cut concrete cores on various pavements.
• Measuring, trimming, and capping concrete cores.
• Perform Concrete Plant Inspections
• Sample aggregates and soils at jobsites, concrete plants, and quarries.
• Break cylinders and cores for strength determination.
• Maintain and calibrate company owned testing equipment.
• Filling out, documenting, and submitting all reports that correlates with the above duties and responsibilities as required by the Owner.
• Be reliable, possess a good attitude and strong work ethic.
• Be a team player.

Qualifications

• Below qualifications are not required for hire but must be acquired within one year of hire date.
• MoDOT certifications for Concrete Field, Concrete Strength, Soil Denstity and/or Field Density and Aggregate Tech.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Safety and Hazmat/Transportation Training Certification.
• Railroad Safety Training.
• 30-hour OSHA training.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing. Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand basic behavior-based safety programs and enforce company's safety policies.

Other Functions

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Outside environment, exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes. Site specific exposure to hazardous materials requiring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Noise levels are site specific and may be subject to PPE.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• You are occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
• You must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires that you will walk the construction site, climb ladders, climb stairs, and walk on uneven ground.
• Position will require employee to spend a large portion of their time on the project sites.

Direct Reports

• N/A