Overview
The Ready Mix Lab and Field Technician is responsible for supporting the quality and consistency of ready-mix concrete through laboratory testing, material sampling, equipment maintenance, documentation, and production quality monitoring. This position will primarily be based in the Quality Control Lab at the Ready Mix Plant and will work closely with the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager, batch personnel, dispatch, and plant operations.
The Ready Mix Lab and Field Technician will perform routine testing of aggregates, concrete, and other materials; maintain accurate quality records; monitor testing equipment; and help identify trends or issues that may impact concrete performance. Limited field testing or jobsite support may be required as needed.
CORE VALUES
1. Competitiveness
Always strive for better methods, stronger performance, and consistent quality while maintaining the highest standards.
2. Humility
Continually evaluate your work, seek opportunities for improvement, accept feedback, and work to improve yourself, your processes, and your team.
3. Pride
Take ownership of your work and maintain a relentless focus on accuracy, consistency, organization, and attention to detail.
4. Solidarity
Do what it takes to support the team. Be willing to provide backup, assist other departments, solve problems, and help ensure the job gets done correctly.
EXECUTION
- Perform routine laboratory testing of concrete, aggregates, and raw materials in accordance with company procedures, project specifications, and applicable ASTM and ACI standards.
- Collect daily aggregate samples and perform moisture testing to support accurate batch adjustments and concrete production.
- Record aggregate moisture results and communicate necessary adjustments to batch and production personnel.
- Obtain and test fresh concrete samples, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, yield, and other required quality-control testing.
- Perform sieve analysis, specific gravity, absorption, and other aggregate testing as required.
- Prepare, label, store, and maintain concrete cylinders and other specimens in accordance with standard curing and testing procedures.
- Maintain the QC laboratory, curing areas, testing equipment, samples, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and professional condition.
- Ensure all laboratory and field testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, certified, and functioning within required performance standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all testing, samples, test results, mix designs, material information, and quality-control activities.
- Enter and organize laboratory and quality-control data to assist with monitoring concrete performance and identifying trends.
- Assist the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager with evaluation of concrete mix performance and potential adjustments to materials, admixtures, or production processes.
- Monitor aggregate and concrete material conditions and promptly communicate unusual or out-of-specification results.
- Assist with inventory and organization of laboratory supplies, testing materials, admixtures, and equipment.
- Maintain required testing schedules for aggregates, concrete, equipment calibration, and other quality-control procedures.
- Support field testing and jobsite quality-control activities when necessary.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe laboratory and plant working environment.
POSITIVE, WINNING ATTITUDE & PROFESSIONALISM
- Maintain a positive, professional, and approachable demeanor.
- Be trustworthy, dependable, and accountable for your time, responsibilities, and quality of work.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and take ownership of the accuracy of testing and documentation.
- Be willing to accept feedback, learn new testing procedures, and continually improve technical knowledge.
- Work through problems professionally and intentionally while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Make decisions based on what is best for Beran Concrete, its customers, and the overall quality of the product.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
- Work closely with the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager to complete testing, maintain documentation, and support quality-control procedures.
- Communicate daily testing results and material conditions with batch personnel, dispatch, plant management, and other appropriate team members.
- Promptly report abnormal, inconsistent, or out-of-specification test results to the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and organized laboratory records so quality information can be easily reviewed and tracked.
- Maintain positive and professional working relationships with all Beran Concrete team members, customers, suppliers, and third-party testing agencies.
- Assist production personnel in understanding quality-control requirements and proper concrete testing procedures when needed.
- Collaborate with plant operations to identify and resolve material or production issues that may impact concrete consistency or performance.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about maintaining high-quality standards in the construction industry. If you're detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and enjoy outdoor work environments while supporting critical infrastructure projects—this is the perfect fit for you!
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- ACI Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
