What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA/QC Technician- Plattsburgh, NY position at Colas?
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries
Upstone Materials, Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Upstone is the leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York with three large quarries, four hot mix asphalt plants, seven ready-mix locations, along with dozens of sand and gravel pits. Since 2017, the mission of Upstone has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Upstone visit www.upstonematerials.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Mission
Our Mission, throughout Teamwork:
- attracting and developing PASSIONATE PEOPLE
- delivering the best CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- providing SUPERIOR QUALITY products and services
- being the best ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS
The QA/QC Technician is responsible for the testing of hot mix asphalt, concrete, and aggregates to ensure adherence to federal, state, and/or customer specifications. This position works closely with asphalt and concrete plant personnel, Plant Supervisor, and governmental agencies.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform sampling and various lab tests on hot mix asphalt; such as volumetric measurements and asphalt content
- Perform testing on concrete for consistency, air content, and strength
- Perform sampling and testing of stock aggregates; including gradation, gravity absorption, and crush counts
- Complete governmental and customer reports on test results
- Communicate results of testing to Asphalt Operator, Plant Supervisor, governmental agencies, and customers as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- HS Diploma
- Experience with Materials testing preferred, but not required
- Experience with Quality Control/Assurance preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements
- Extensive standing and walking
- Occasional climbing of stairs/ladders
- Lifting up to 80 pounds
- Working with and near moving mechanical parts
- Interaction with heating devices, such as hot plates, propane burners, and electric ovens
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Salary : $37,500 - $47,400
