Construction Quality Control Technician (Midwest travel)

This position will start in Kansas and will require travel and work in the Midwest (e.g. Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska).

Primary Function:
Implement company quality control plans for the heavy highway industry while maintaining a professional working relationship with the owner’s representatives in order to keep the project on schedule and produce a quality product. The position will report to the Operations Manager. Some products tested by the QC Technician include but are not limited to: concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.

Typical Duties:

• Acts as the company contact with the owner’s representative for QC matters.
• Sample for and conduct quality control tests according to the contract documents and specifications.
• Completes all quality control documentation such as spreadsheet summaries and transmits the appropriate records daily.
• Analyze and interpret results of QC testing & activities. Provide recommendations to Operations and QC personnel on appropriate adjustments and/or changes in processes to maintain acceptance and efficiency.
• Properly maintain the field laboratory and associated test equipment. Including the scheduling of field laboratory equipment calibrations, as needed.
• Pursue involvement with the company sponsored technical training program and continue your individual educational efforts associated with quality control.
• Provide support in other assignments as scheduled by company managers.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to acquire material testing certifications.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a “Capable” result.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience testing on civil engineering projects or education in the heavy highway industry.
• Material testing certifications such as ACI or State Highway Department Certifications.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000, based on experience
Benefits: Company-provided vehicle, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other voluntary options available during open enrollment.

Koss Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.