Rental Quality Control Technician jobs in Newport News, VA

Job Title:  Quality Control Technician - Asphalt

Department: Asphalt Lab
Reports to:  Manager - Asphalt Quality Control  

Major Role and Purpose:                                                                                                                  
Perform all testing and sampling of materials in the lab or on the job site to ensure product meets specifications of customer and/or State.                                                                                                     
Description of Duties:                                                                                                                       

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all federal, state, local and company safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.                            
• Update and maintain current asphalt mix designs.                                                          
• Select products for tests at specified stages in the production process.                          
• Perform quality and gradation tests on aggregates and bituminous mixtures.                
• Record test data into computer and evaluate results.                                                     
• Field test product (monitor temperature of mixtures, rolling patterns and roller speeds, paver speed and operation, appearance of paved material for consistent quality, and/or perform in place density tests).                                                                                        
• Troubleshoot problems with product as required.                                                            
• Inspect and calibrate lab equipment.                                                                                                            
• Maintain the cleanliness of the lab.                                                                                   
• Ensure the plant is set up and running correctly.                                                                                       
• Prepare and distribute test reports on a timely basis.                                                       
• Communicate with plant foremen and road crew.                                                             
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

• High School Degree required.                                                                                         

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in quality control, asphalt environment preferred.
• Certificate in Basic Aggregates and HMA technician preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive a company vehicle as required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 90lbs (asphalt & aggregate samples.

• Job requires the following motions: pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to lift 90 lbs. (asphalt and aggregate samples).

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome:

OUR COMPANY

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

If you need assistance completing the online application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (757) 229-2504.

Branscome EEO Statement
Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard
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and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job
training.
Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure
equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable
accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application
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HR@branscome.com for assistance.
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