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Asphalt Quality Control Technician – Northeast Louisiana
D&J Construction Company, a leading highway contractor in Louisiana, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Asphalt Quality Control Technician to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that asphalt paving operations meet required specifications and quality standards.
Position Overview: The Asphalt Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring asphalt paving processes, testing materials, and ensuring compliance with industry and project-specific standards. This position involves working closely with paving crews, plant quality control, and supervisors to maintain high-quality asphalt production and placement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with asphalt foremen, superintendents, and roller operators to establish compaction patterns and optimize density.
- Monitor asphalt temperature to verify compliance with mix design requirements.
- Analyze and calculate asphalt core densities to ensure proper compaction on-site.
- Correlate asphalt samples with plant quality control to maintain consistency and compliance.
- Operate Ames profiler to measure and record IRI (International Roughness Index) on asphalt paving, soil cement, and cold-planed surfaces.
- Identify and layout bumps and rough sections that do not meet project specifications.
- Ensure all testing and documentation comply with industry regulations and project requirements.
Employee & Family Benefits:
- Competitive Pay – Based on experience.
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance available for employees and families.
- 401K Plan with Employer Match.
- Disability and Life Insurance options available.
- Paid Time Off and additional benefits package.
- Well-maintained tools and equipment for quality control operations.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in asphalt paving quality control or materials testing preferred.
- Knowledge of density testing methods, asphalt mix designs, and IRI profiling.
- Ability to interpret paving specifications and ensure compliance with project standards.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using testing equipment and data analysis tools for asphalt quality control.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining independence on tasks.
- Must be reliable and dependable with strong time management skills.
Additional Information & Requirements:
- Work hours vary based on seasonal workload, with primarily daytime 10-12 hour shifts.
- Monday through Friday schedule with some Saturday work required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a valid email address for communication.
- Pre-employment drug screening required.
D&J Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.