Job Description:
Job Description:
About Walbec Group
Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.
With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.
The Position:
Conduct materials sampling and testing with precision, integrity, expediency, and in a safe manner. All tasks performed must align with the Walbec Group Quality Management System requirements, Walbec Group policies, standard operating procedures, ethical standards, the Quality Control Technician Manual, and relevant agency specifications, regulations, policies, methods, and procedures
Responsibilities:
Perform sampling and standardized testing according to AASHTO, ASTM, and/or customer specifications.
Strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all tasks.
Attain basic understanding of binder grading system.
Complete accurate standard mathematical computations per the testing procedure(s).
Input data into Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS).
Accurately communicate and document test results to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Document all sampling, testing, and subsequent actions taken.
Analyze test outcomes and assist in making necessary process control adjustments.
Ensure equipment functionality and timely calibrations as per schedule.
Oversee regular equipment maintenance and ensure malfunctioning equipment is marked out of service.
Uphold a professional standard of cleanliness and maintenance for all equipment and facilities.
Engage professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
Value safety and ethics in all tasks.
Undertake any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficient computer skills.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to multitask and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Capacity to frequently lift weights between 50 – 70.
Physical capability to conduct required tests both in-lab and on-site.
Adherence to company safety guidelines.
Ability to obtain certification(s) necessary to test asphalt binder in an AASHTO accredited laboratory.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
Technical degree in an engineering or science discipline.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
The Benefits:
Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Profit sharing
Robust Walbec training and professional development program
Ongoing career growth opportunities
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!