Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for QC / QA Techs for our projects in the DFW Area. The Quality Control Technician provides first-class quality control field observation / daily reporting services and assists the Project Leadership team with day-to-day functions.

The potential candidates for this role must be a proven leader, have an uncompromising emphasis on safety excellence and will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Essential Responsibilities:

Detailed inspection & verification of materials, equipment & construction activities as they are performed to verify conformance with the client’s construction design documentation. Responsible for observations of material testing activities on the project site and various material plants with verification of quality control standards during production to assure compliance with customer specifications. Detailed daily reporting of observations of construction materials and the multitude of activities performed throughout each phase of construction.   

Qualifications:

ACI Grade 1 Field Technician and ACI Strength Technician Certifications Ability to read / interpret construction plans, specifications, material submittals, RFI’s, & Change orders with an understanding of how each correlate in reference to overall construction. General knowledge of TxDOT, FAA specifications and ASTM standards. General knowledge of construction material testing, daily reporting and construction procedures, with a strong background regarding pavement subgrades, pavement installation, & underground utility installations. Proven ability to be a self-sufficient leader for major construction projects as a Quality Control Technician. Ability to present and explain construction activity protocols during each phase of construction. Experience with electronics (i.e. laptops and tablets), Microsoft Excel and PDF viewers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspect all fieldwork in progress during day & night shifts to verify the Quality Control Program requirements are being met per the client’s project requirements. Photo documentation of on-going activities will be required. Meet with all testing firms & client code enforcement officials during the scheduled testing and inspection processes. Participate in Quality Control meetings with ABR and/or client representatives. Evaluate self-written Quality Control Technician daily reports, test data, & associated documents prior to submitting to ABR management. Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality. Maintain constant communication with the QA/QC Supervisor and Plant Manager to ensure materials being used for the concrete and hot mix asphalt designs are working and will work for their intended purpose.

Education and Experience:

ACI Grade 1 Field Technician Certification ACI Strength Technician Certification Minimum of 4 years of experience in highway or aviation construction Quality Control. Certifications in Soils, Concrete and Hot Mix Asphalt Testing highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and crouch at any given time in any weather condition. Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times. Work nights and weekends at times.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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