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Quality Control Technician III

Granite Construction

Quality Control Technician III

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level III technicians must satisfy one of the following standards: (1) test, sample and inspect at least two construction materials or elements in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect at least three construction materials or elements in either a lab or field setting.

    ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

    1. Ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications by collecting and preparing construction material samples. Level III technicians either: (1) test, sample and inspect at least two construction materials in both a laboratory and field setting; or (2) test, sample and inspect at least three construction materials in either a lab or field setting. Construction materials include soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA) and Portland cement concrete (PCC).
    2. Perform quality control testing on at least two of the above construction materials in both a lab and field setting or at least three construction materials in either a lab or field setting.
    3. Perform inspections on at least two of the above construction materials in both a lab and field setting or at least three construction materials in either a lab or field setting.
    4. Train level I and II technicians on sampling, testing and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification.
    5. Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.
    6. Participate and promote Granite's safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.
    7. Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.

    EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

    • High school diploma required.
    • Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required.
    • NICET II certification desired.

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    • 2-6 years of related experience required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Basic computer skills, basic proficiency Microsoft Excel.
    • Good oral and written communication skills.

    PHYSICAL DEMAND

    The 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 functions.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS

    • Valid drivers license and ability to drive.
    • Team player.
    • Ability and willingness to consistently abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

    _* This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The QC Technician Level III position description may be superseded by wage classification(s) in local collective bargaining agreements. _

    ABOUT GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

    Granite 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 Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

    NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES

    Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. GRANITE WILL CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE FOR WHOM AN AGENCY HAS SUBMITTED AN UNSOLICITED RESUME TO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THE AGENCY FREE OF ANY CHARGES OR FEES. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. GRANITE WILL NOT PAY A FEE TO ANY AGENCY THAT DOES NOT HAVE SUCH AGREEMENT IN PLACE. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or her/his/their designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.