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Quality Control Technician

Litchfield, AZ · On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description JOB SUMMARY The Quality Tech. supports the Colorado Market by performing entry-level quality control testing, inspection, and documentation for aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA ...

Engineer I, Quality

Ontario, CA

$72K - $93K/yr

This is an entry level position where initially the engineer has a low level of understanding about ... HMA/KMA dealer investigation on the field issue (Go & See). * Participate in a joint vehicle test ...

AUS Asphalt Laborer 4162428 07/30/26

Austin, TX

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

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  • Dental

  • Retirement

... crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy ... Knowledge/Skill Requirements * Entry Level Position * Working knowledge of asphalt production and ...

AUS Asphalt Laborer 4162428 07/30/26

Austin, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy ... Knowledge/Skill Requirements * Entry Level Position * Working knowledge of asphalt production and ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hma in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Hma job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.

Quality Control Technician

Martin Marietta Materials

Clarkdale, AZ • On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Martin Marietta Materials rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

353rd of 540 rated manufacturers


Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Tech. supports the Colorado Market by performing entrylevel quality control testing, inspection, and documentation for aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) materials. The role ensures that production and placement activities comply with ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, and Martin Marietta quality standards.

This position works closely with Plant Operations, Dispatch, Project Management, and the Division Lab to monitor material consistency, support daily testing, and help maintain strong customer relationships. The Quality Tech. plays a key role in identifying potential quality issues, supporting environmental stewardship, and ensuring that safety remains the top priority across all tasks.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all Martin Marietta safety policies and procedures; ensure every task is executed with safety as the first priority.
  • Support environmental compliance by maintaining clean work areas, proper material handling, and adherence to environmental standards.
  • Perform routine testing of aggregates and HMA according to ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, and internal standards. Tests may include gradation, moisture content, density, temperature, and asphalt binder content.
  • Work with plant operations to monitor aggregate moisture, cleanliness, and uniformity to ensure materials meet production quality targets.
  • Assist with sampling raw materials and support Division Lab schedules for routine and projectspecific testing.
  • Participate in testing and evaluation of new raw material sources under supervision; report any suspect results immediately.
  • Interact professionally with customers at job sites; provide basic guidance on HMA placement and compaction techniques as needed.
  • Conduct onsite testing and observations to verify that delivered materials meet specifications and support resolution of quality concerns.
  • Maintain accurate logs of all testing performed at the lab, plant, and job sites, including observations and test results.
  • Communicate daily HMA testing results to plant operations, project teams, and management.
  • Work closely with operations, dispatch, estimators, and project management to support quality objectives.
  • Assist in implementing qualityrelated best practices for production, delivery, and placement of materials.
  • Participate in occasional lab work for training, mix design support, and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

CAPA Levels A & B certification is required

Radiation Safety Training Certificate

Work Experience

No prior work experience required; 6 months - 1 year in Quality Control Testing within HMA or Aggregates is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Quality tools and techniques

QA standards and procedures

Time management

Effective communicator (written and spoken)

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Collaboration

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for equipment servicing.

Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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About Martin Marietta

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Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt.

Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1994