Quality Control Technician (Liquid Asphalt)

Quality Control Technician (Liquid Asphalt)

The Liquid Asphalt Quality Control Technician is responsible for sampling, testing, and monitoring liquid asphalt products to ensure they meet company standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements. This role supports plant operations, field teams, and customers by providing accurate testing results and maintaining compliance with state DOT and internal quality programs.

Essential functions include ensuring asphalt binder quality and compliance by collecting and testing liquid asphalt samples in accordance with company procedures and industry standards (AASHTO, ASTM, and applicable DOT specifications). Verify product performance and specification compliance by conducting laboratory analyses including viscosity, penetration, softening point, PG grading, and other binder-related tests. Maintain traceable and reliable quality documentation by accurately recording test results, certifications, and required laboratory records. Protect product integrity across operations by monitoring asphalt quality during production, storage, and shipment. Enable informed operational decisions by clearly communicating laboratory results and identifying potential quality concerns to operations, production, and management teams. Resolve quality issues efficiently by supporting troubleshooting efforts and recommending corrective actions to maintain product specifications. Ensure testing accuracy and reliability by calibrating, maintaining, and verifying laboratory equipment performance. Promote a safe work environment by following company safety policies and actively participating in safety initiatives. Maintain regulatory and operational readiness by keeping the laboratory clean, organized, and compliant with required standards. Strengthen the quality control program by contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Requirements, education, and experience include an associate degree in construction materials, engineering technology, chemistry, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience in asphalt, construction materials testing, or laboratory quality control preferred. Familiarity with asphalt binder testing methods (AASHTO/ASTM) is a plus. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Proficiency with basic computer programs (Excel, Word, data entry systems). Valid driver's license and ability to travel to terminals or plants as needed. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other duties include the possibility of up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs. or more. Ability to work around hot materials and in industrial environments. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time as well as lifting, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, and performing repetitive motions. Must be able to maintain visual focus and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment and perform detailed tasks. Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat, odors, and industrial materials while following required safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.