Job Information
Kiewit Sr Quality Technician in Weatherford, Texas
Requisition ID: 172781
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Quality
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Senior QC Tech will work a laboratory position at a fixed location Hot Hix Asphalt Plant. As a Quality Control Lab Technician for Kiewit, you will provide material testing on plant produced asphalt to ensure that our materials meet client specification requirements. The asphalt plant is located approximately halfway between Fort Worth, TX and Weatherford, TX.
District Overview
Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects where these materials could be used on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, underground utilities and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to engineering design.
Location
Weatherford, TX
Responsibilities
Perform testing of asphalt materials for conformance to requirements
Develop a thorough understanding of various test procedures for asphalt
Provide understanding of TXDOT and local municipality specifications
Report test results to management and recognize failing materials immediately
Ability to understand asphalt property relationships
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Certifications issued from HMAC for Asphalt Level 1A and AGG101 are preferred. Training will be provided for the ideal candidate.
Ability to obtain certification(s) within 6 months
Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Working knowledge of construction industry
Ability to gain additional certifications to support project testing and inspection as needed
Capability to work construction hours during high seasons
Capability to travel to support operations in West Texas as needed
Ability to work as a team
Experience in a fast-paced asphalt production laboratory preferred, but not required
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit
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