Construction Materials Testing Technician

QC Technician Level IBuilding 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 SummaryThis 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 or elements. The QC Technician Level I position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements.Essential Job AccountabilitiesCollect/prepare samples of one of the following construction materials; soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA) or Portland cement concrete (PCC) in either a laboratory or field setting.Perform quality control testing on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.Perform inspections on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.Participate in and promote Granite's safety procedures and policies to promote a safe working environment.Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.EducationHigh school diploma preferredRegional or State Agency certification desiredWork ExperienceEntry level position (0-2 years)Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesBasic computer skillsGood oral and written communication skillsPhysical DemandThe 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 functionsAdditional Requirements/SkillsValid drivers license and ability to driveTeam playerAbility and willingness to consistently abide by Granite's Code of Conduct.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:$32,986.00 - $49,476.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite 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 veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.