Quality Control Technician

ROLE SUMMARY

The Quality Control Technician/Inspector is responsible for performing standard concrete, soils, aggregate, and other construction material testing in the field or in our laboratory to ensure the quality of material being tested meets the required specifications. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of Quality Control Inspectors at Clarkson Construction Company.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sample and test construction materials such as concrete, aggregates, and soils.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current quality standards and specifications.
• Interact professionally with client representatives at project sites.
• Support evaluation and implementation of new material technologies throughout the company.
• Assist with maintenance of lab and field equipment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and maintaining safe working conditions.
• Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards.
• Preparation and submittal of reports to the Document Control System.
• Seek and obtain additional training as needed for changing industry testing requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of materials used.
• Knowledge of technologies and equipment used at Clarkson Construction.
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
• Must possess time management skills, to include multi-task, meeting deadlines and be committed to getting the job done.
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have reliable transportation to jobsite.
• Show up ready to work when scheduled.
• Communicates absences and tardiness with supervisor as early as possible.
• Must be able to travel to jobsites within local areas.
• Must have a residence local to the KC Metro area or local to the jobsite area.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent activity includes, but is not limited to: walking, standing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, sitting and climbing.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to remain alert and see, hear and respond to team members and the surrounding environment in highly safety sensitive working conditions.
• Specific physical requirements may vary by project type/location.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
• Work is also performed in a lab setting.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.
• Specific environmental requirements may vary by project type/location.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• KDOT/MoDOT Certifications (preferred).
• ACI Concrete Certification (preferred).
• Nuclear Gauge Certification (preferred).
• ACI Strength Certification (preferred).
• Field Aggregate Certification (preferred).