SIMON | Quality & Technical Technician 1

Responsible for testing and inspection of aggregate, asphalt, concrete and/or emulsions products produced and delivered to internal and external customers.

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Read, understand, and demonstrate working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt industry
•    Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
•    Ensure that accurate test results are reported in a timely manner; review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications 
•    Conduct assigned work according to company policies, regulatory agency guidance and compliance standards
•    Safely operate company vehicles to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
•    Additional duties as assigned by QC Technician 3 or above.

•    High School diploma or equivalent; associates degree in related discipline preferred
•    ACI and DOT testing certified, or ability to become certified within 1 year; other certifications may be required
•    Valid driver's license and ability to maintain clean driving record required

•    Prior experience related to quality control methods, materials production, construction processes and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, but not required
•    Prior experience performing quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt and/or ready-mix concrete highly preferred, but not required
•    Ability to learn and interpret applicable reference and testing material manuals and specifications governed by federal, state and local testing agencies, to include DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards
•    Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively to all levels of employees, both individually and in large groups 
•    Ability to work with a team to resolve technical issues 
•    Basic computer skills including use of MS Office Products

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
•    Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity
•    Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
•    Frequently required to Stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
•    Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
•    Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions