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JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Technician II is responsible for ensuring that all aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) materials production and placement follows all required internal and external quality standards and specifications. Assist with the implementation of best practices and techniques with regard to quality, production, delivery, and placement of all materials. Assist with establishing and achieving quality objectives for all aspects of operations, while working closely with operations, dispatch, estimators, and project management. Ensuring safety is a priority and all Martin Marietta policies are followed.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner. Follow Martin Marietta safety policies at all times.
• Establish the environment as a priority in daily activities and act as a steward to the environment. Demonstrate a commitment to meet or exceed environmental compliance.
• Perform work related tasks as specified according to ASTM, AASHTO, CALTRANS, and Martin Marietta standards.
• Work closely with plant operations on a daily basis to monitor aggregate moisture, cleanliness and uniformity. Develop close working relationships with plant operations in order to ensure the HMA and aggregates meet established quality targets.
• Ensure good customer relations. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers in a diverse environment. Provide customer support in resolving quality concerns and problems in the field by working various departments. Educate customers in proper HMA placement and compaction techniques.
• Work closely with Divisional Lab to ensure raw material sampling schedules are met, and that all daily HMA testing results are communicated to the appropriate parties. Assist with the investigation and testing of new raw material sources and products. Ensure quality HMA is being produced through the active testing of raw materials. Must report all suspect results to management immediately.
• Occasional lab work will be required for both training and participating in lab related projects and mix designs.
• Maintain a logbook of all testing conducted at the lab, plant, and on-site, as well as all HMA related observations throughout your shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Radiation Safety Training Certificate

Work Experience

1+ year of experience in Quality Control Testing within HMA is required; 2 years of QC experience within related industry 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.

You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimer

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

The hiring range for this position is $32.00 -$43.00 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.