Ranger Construction

Asphalt Quality Control Technician

Fort Pierce, FL

Full-time

About This Job

Summary:

The Road Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspection and routine testing of hot mix asphalt and assists in adjusting plant settings to ensure compliance with specifications and for working with paving operations to establish plans, monitor for compliance, and correct as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Perform daily QC testing on hot mix asphalt as required; use accepted methods to inspect, sample and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control.

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Help establish a rolling pattern, number of passes, and temperature of mat when each roller machine is to compact the asphalt mix and establish the amplitude and vibration of the vibratory rollers.

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Monitor and ensure that this rolling pattern is adhered to by observing and recording the number of passes each roller machine makes on the mat and ensuring that each roller machine compacts the asphalt mix within the temperature range that has been established for the mat.

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Walk beside the paving equipment, measure temperature and observe rolling patterns.

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After the asphalt is placed and compacted, use an electronic, non-nuclear, density gauge at frequent internals across the width of the mat to measure and record the density of the mat.

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Record readings and inform the paving crew of the results. Identify problems with paving operations. Discuss with paving crew any necessary adjustments to be made in the rolling pattern to enhance the density of the mat and ensure no substandard densities.

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Drill and cut 6” diameter core samples from the mat. Label each core and log the location. Deliver cores to the lab for measurement of the core densities. Use results to establish a correction factor between the electronic gauge and the actual density of the cores. Calibrate the electronic gauge as necessary.

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Assist in mix design development and changes in plant production.

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Perform stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

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Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County and Municipal personnel, internal staff and suppliers.

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Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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High school diploma or its equivalent preferred. CTQP Paving Level 1 required, Level 2 preferred.

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6+ months of related experience.

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An understanding of the road construction industry and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Understanding of DOT specifications and standards preferred.

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Basic knowledge of measuring and calculating square yards, slopes, densities, and yields is required.

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Strong analytical and communication skills; very detail oriented and organized.

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Ability to understand and follow instructions; function effectively as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

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Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.

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Proficiency in MS Office. Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise One is a plus.

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Ability to travel on a regular basis; valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Company standards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, (for up to 8 eight hours), walk (occasionally on rough terrain/in varying weather conditions), climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE M/F/V/D

Disclaimer: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Employee discount

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

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Day shift

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Evening shift

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Monday to Friday

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Night shift

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Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

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Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

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Fort Pierce, FL 34981: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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