Ready-Mix QC Technician

Job ID:  525031

Western Rock Products, is A CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview 

This position involves the performance and record keeping for quality control tests that will require the successful applicant to have the ability to perform and understand aggregate gradations, specific gravities, moisture testing at the plant and in the lab, concrete field testing for air, slump, unit weight and casting concrete test specimens, customer interaction to help with service coordination and help to resolve any quality issues that could arise. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)  

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  Will test concrete and aggregate products for quality and conformance to specifications. 

  
  

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   Must have some basic materials understanding for rock, sand, cement, flyash and chemical admixtures 

  
  

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  Basic material record keeping. 

  
  

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  Ability to follow verbal and written instruction. 

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, batch plant operations, drivers and QC personnel. 

  
  

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  Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, swings, weekends and holidays if needed. 

  
  

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  Must have the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. 

  
  

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  Must pass the MSHA Safety course 

  
  

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  This job has no supervisory responsibilities 

  
  

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience 

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  High school diploma or GED required. 

  
  

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  2 years quality control experience preferred. 

  
  

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  ACI Level 1 Certification preferred 

  
  

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  ACI Strength Testing Technician preferred 

  
  

 Language Skills 

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  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence. Ability to fluently speak and write the English language. 

  
  

Mathematical Skills 

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  Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

  
  

Reasoning Ability 

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  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions 

  
  

Computer Skills 

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  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook.  Minimum typing speed of 60wpm. 

  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

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  ACI level 1 certification is required within 60 days of hire date. 

  
  

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  Driver’s License and clean driving record 

  
  

Other Skills and Abilities 

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  Ability to speak Spanish is a plus. 

  
  

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  Class B CDL not required but helpful. 

  
  

Key Competencies 

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  Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs. 

  
  

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  Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

  
  

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  Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 

  
  

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  Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently, organizes files and work well. 

  
  

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  Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. 

  
  

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  Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe behaviors and conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 

  
  

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  Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

  
  

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  Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. 

  
  

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  Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. 

  
  

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  Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently. 

  
  

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  Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. 

  
  

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  Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance. 

  
  

Physical Requirements 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move from 10 to 80 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 

Work Environment 

 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Western Rock Products, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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