Trainee Quality Control Lab Technician (Asphalt) - Fort Myers, FL 1

Job ID: 501755

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

We are seeking a Trainee Quality Control technician to join our team in the South region of Florida which inlcudes Fort Myers, Naples and Nokomis. The Quality Control Trainee will learn techniques to perform routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assists in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with job or agency specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to the following:

• Performing daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and at the discretion of the QC Manager.
• Performs sample collection.
• Performs data collection and reporting.
• Assisting in mix design development and changes in plant production.
• Performs stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to perform strenuous work.
• Must have some basic materials skills.
• Good penmanship, record keeping, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the company radio.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, percentages and weights).

• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Must be able to read and use measuring devices.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for the territory of operation.
• FDOT Asphalt Level I&II training preferred but not required.

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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