Ready Mix Field Technician

Job ID:  523119

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview
Tilcon Connecticut is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician for our Ready Mix Division. This position supports ready-mixed concrete production and delivery operations and requires flexibility in hours and location, with night and weekend work required as needed.

The Quality Control Technician will work closely with Ready Mix plant personnel, drivers, and management to ensure consistent quality, compliance with specifications, and safe production practices. Our core values are Safety, Quality, and Integrity, and this role plays a critical part in upholding those standards within the Ready Mix Division.

The position reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and must comply with all mandatory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Perform quality control duties specifically supporting Ready Mix concrete operations in a safe and efficient manner; promptly report issues to management.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing of ready-mixed concrete and aggregates, including:
  • Concrete sampling and testing
  • Aggregate sampling and testing
  • Fresh concrete testing in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards
• Monitor and document Ready Mix production quality to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable specifications.
• Follow all company policies and all applicable OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in Ready Mix plants, job sites, laboratories, and production areas.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with Ready Mix plant personnel, drivers, customers, inspectors, supervisors, and the general public.
• Report to work at designated start times and remain through the end of scheduled shifts.
• Work overtime, nights, and weekends as required to support Ready Mix production and jobsite demands.
• Perform work outdoors in extreme temperatures and occasionally at heights related to Ready Mix plant and jobsite environments.
• Strictly adhere to all safety requirements and procedures.
• Assist Ready Mix team members and Quality Control staff with additional duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: ACI Field Technician Grade 1 (Concrete).
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience in Ready Mix concrete quality control testing.

Work Requirements

• Clean DMV/driving record.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass:
  • Pre-employment drug screening
  • Criminal background check
  • “Fit for Work” physical examination
• All necessary equipment and a company vehicle will be provided for use during business hours.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including Ready Mix plants and construction job sites.
• Required to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular physical activities include:
  • Bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing
  • Standing, walking, sitting
  • Reaching, driving
  • Fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered while performing job duties in Ready Mix concrete production and job site environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required.

• Frequent outdoor work with exposure to:
  • Hot, cold, and wet weather
  • Noise and vibration from Ready Mix plants and equipment
• Occasional exposure to:
  • Moving mechanical equipment
  • High heat conditions
• Work is typically performed around operating Ready Mix plants, delivery vehicles, and active construction sites.
• Regular interaction with Ready Mix operations personnel, drivers, and quality teams.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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