Concrete Quality Control Field Technician

Job ID: 529149

Century Concrete, Inc., a CRH company, has operated since 1982. By building solid partnerships with our communities, customers, and employees, we have nurtured solid growth. With safety first, our priority is to attract, develop and retain talented employees through a culture of high performance, career building opportunities based on mutual commitment and a balanced, high quality of life. 

Are you ready to build a career where your precision, expertise, and attention to detail directly impact the success of every project? Step into an essential role as a Concrete Quality Control Field Technician, where your commitment to excellence and safety shapes the future of construction. We value your skills and invest in your growth, offering rewarding compensation and advancement for those with industry certifications and proven experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $24-26.50/hr. based on your experience and certifications (ACI Level 1, Aggregate Testing Certification, and Hardened Properties Certification). 
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career through hands-on work, specialized training, and support for professional certifications.
• Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with highly skilled professionals in a culture that values safety, integrity, and innovation.

Position Overview

Under the guidance of the Technical Services Manager, you’ll perform ASTM-standard tests on concrete and raw materials to guarantee the highest quality and ensure products meet exact specifications. You’ll become a trusted resource for our customers, providing expert support on concrete performance, mix design, and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct seven ASTM tests on plastic concrete samples, including slump, air, yield, temperature, moisture, and related analyses.
• Lead and instruct batch plant teams in scheduled testing and quality procedures.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and issues professionally, strengthening client relationships.
• Collect and sieve rock and sand samples to maintain high quality standards.
• Manage and deliver test cylinders between batch plants and our state-of-the-art research lab.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM specifications and ACI standards in all testing and reporting.
• Keep laboratory equipment calibrated and in optimal condition.
• Document and report test results, maintaining accurate records of all projects.
• Conduct safety training, including slump school for drivers and staff.
• Take on special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, consistently observing safety regulations.
• Coordinate closely with batch plant teams to optimize concrete production.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least two years’ experience in concrete quality control testing and mix design preferred.
• Certifications: ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician certification highly preferred. Additional certifications in Aggregate Testing and Hardened Properties (Compressive Cylinders) a plus.
• Skills: Proficient in ASTM and ACI testing procedures; capable of calibrating equipment, analyzing results, and solving complex problems. Excellent decision-making and communication skills required.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using computers to record data and generate reports.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in a related field is preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re driven by accuracy, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about delivering quality results, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join Ash Grove Cement and help us build a stronger, safer future—one batch at a time.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Century Concrete Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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