Quality Control Technician at Granite Construction Company in PALMER, Alaska

Job Description:

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General Summary



This position is responsible for testing, sampling, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory and field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.


This is a seasonal position expected to start in May and finish in October.



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Collect/prepare samples of one of the following construction materials; soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA) or Portland cement concrete (PCC) in either a laboratory or field setting.
  
  


• Perform quality control testing on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
  
  


• Perform inspections on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
  
  


• 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 and policies to promote a safe working environment.
  
  


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

Education

• High school diploma preferred
  
  


• Regional or State Agency certification desired
  
  

Work Experience

• Entry level position (0-2 years)
  
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic computer skills
  
  


• Good oral and written communication skills
  
  

Physical Demand



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
  
  

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Valid drivers license and ability to drive
  
  


• Team player
  
  


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

Our Benefits at a Glance



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer 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.


Hourly employees 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 employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.


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




Base Hourly Wage Range



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Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.



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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


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Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now