Field Compaction Technician - Winchester, VA

at  WL Construction and Paving Inc

Job ID: 497255
W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• Employee responsible for sampling asphalt product, soils, and aggregate to ensure the product meets required tests.

REQUIREMENTS

• Partners and coordinates daily/weekly scheduling with management, plant personnel and crewmembers, as well as, Department of Transportation inspectors to obtain necessary samples and mix designs.
• Clear understanding of asphalt procedures/production.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must partner with other members of staff reporting to Quality Control Manager to ensure quality control specifications are met, as well as daily production schedules/estimates.
• Knowledge to ensure ethical behavior and safety standards as required by the company and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and submit proper documentation to the appropriate Quality Control personnel.
• Must understand how to evaluate test results and address problems when they arise.
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in functional condition.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• WVDOH Asphalt Plant Technician certification preferred, but not required (will eventually need to acquire).
• Other state certifications as required.

Please refer the Job description for details