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Description Position Overview We currently have an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Quality Control Technician to join our growing team. This position requires a detail oriented, customer service minded individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the highest level of quality control in the production of our ready-mix products at our plants and customer job sites under the direction of the Quality Control Manager. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions): • Test and monitor concrete at various plant and jobsites in to assure performance meets company, industry and customer standards and delivery goals. • Perform ACI and/ or LA DOTD quality control tests on aggregate and concrete products, including but not limited to: Field testing (slump, air content, unit weight, yield, cylinders, etc.), gradations on production aggregates, and lab work (compression testing and scheduling). Mixes and test trial batches. • Maintain lab area and lab equipment according to industry quality control standards. • Observe and record placement, sampling and testing abnormalities. • Working on construction sites and at ready-mixed concrete production facilities. • Maintain strong communication with dispatch, sales and production personnel throughout the placement. • Provide customer support onsite during the concrete placement. • Inspecting concrete prior to delivery and at the project site for product conformance with project specifications. • Sample and test plastic and hardened ready mixed concrete. • Cast, cure and transport concrete specimens. • Conduct on-site visual inspections of concrete being delivered. • Assist delivery drivers at the plant and onsite. • Assist production personnel at plant locations. • Observe and record performance, sampling and test abnormalities. • Follow all company safety regulations and policies at all times. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees. Requirements Other Requirements: • Currently or have the ability to obtain ACI & LADOT field technician certifications within 1 year. Current certifications strongly preferred. • Punctuality, attendance, and dependability is essential in this role. • Problem solving and rapid decision-making abilities. • Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Current, valid driver's license. • Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality control position. • Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • General knowledge of concrete mixes, its components, additives, and raw materials preferred. • Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions including area, volume, unit weight, and total weight computations. • Ability to accurately understand, analyze, and interpret information. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Ability to accept and follow direction as provided by managers and ask questions when needed. • Able and willing to work varying shifts including early mornings, late afternoons, and weekends.