QC Lab Technician

Thank you for your interest in our company. Please review the Position Description and Requirements below to ensure that you possess the necessary qualifications. . We look forward to evaluating your application.

• HMA QC Lab Technician will be responsible for sampling and testing Hot Mix Asphalt and aggregate properties in a laboratory setting in accordance to contract documents.
• HMA Field Technician will be responsible for on-site testing Hot Mix Asphalt applied to SCDOT, Municipal and commercial projects in accordance to contract documents.
• Complete all applicable testing documentation/reports.
• Properly maintain all lab and field testing equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all organizational safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and PPE.
• Perform mathematical calculations to control, troubleshoot and verify physical and volumetric properties.
• Operate testing equipment and company vehicles in a proper and safe manner.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior testing experience on civil engineering projects or in the heavy highway industry preferred but not required.
• Material testing certifications preferred but not required.
• Understanding of SCDOT specifications and standard practices preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driving license with driving record that meets organizational requirements.

• Willingness to and/or weekends when necessary.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Reliance upon experience and judgement to consistently accomplish goals.
• Dedicated, hardworking and well organized.
• Always maintain courteous and professional attitude towards colleagues and customers.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

PALMETTO CORP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is PALMETTO CORP’s policy to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All current employees are encouraged to refer minority and women recruits for employment whenever hiring opportunities are available.