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Materials QC Tech - I

Granite Construction

Sparks, Nevada

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Concrete, Construction, Driver's License, Fast Food, High School Diploma, Keyboards, Laboratory Testing, Maintain Compliance, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sampling Inspection, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sparks, Nevada
POSTED
6 days ago
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for testing, sampling, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level I technicians test, sample, or inspect one or more construction materials.

* The Materials QC Technician Level I position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Sample and test one of the following construction materials-soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA), or Portland cement concrete (PCC)-in either a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors and plant personnel to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and necessary process changes are implemented
  • Follow the requirements for materials quality outlined in the company management system (GMS) and the Construction Materials Playbook to ensure compliance and maintain high standards
  • Participate in and promote company safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations

Education
  • Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations
  • High school diploma preferred
  • Regional or State Agency certification desired

Work Experience
  • 0 - 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills

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

Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Ability and willingness to consistently abide by company code of conduct
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Valid drivers license and ability to drive

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 paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried 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 and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or 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.

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

Base Salary Range:
$34,634.00 - $51,950.00
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 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 veter

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