Quality Control Technician (Field) at Granite Construction Company in Sparks, Nevada

Job Description:

Build your future together



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



This position is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials or elements in a field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Work one on one with accepting agencies. Coordinate QC sampling and testing on projects between third party QC firms and QA. Perform quality inspections on items of work and work with crews to resolve deficiencies prior to acceptance of work.



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications by collecting and preparing construction material samples.


• Asphalt and Aggregate density testing


• Perform HMA sampling


• Extract HMA cores from compacted surface


• Establish asphalt paving rolling patterns


• Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.


• Participate in and promote Granite's safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.


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  Work Experience
  
  
  


• 2+ years of related experience, preferred.


• Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected, preferred.


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  Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
  
  
  


• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Valid driver's license and ability to drive


• Team player


• Ability and willingness to consistently abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.


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  Physical Demands
  
  
  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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  


• Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations to perform duties in a safe manner.


• Perform other duties as required.

Our Benefits at a Glance:



In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.


We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.



Base Hourly Wage Range:

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Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere. Apply Now