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Requisition ID: 175212

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Quality Technician, you will provide material testing at our designated Hot Plant to ensure that our products meets the Standard Specifications and the Project Agreement.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

Colorado Springs & surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on aggregates, and asphalt, for material properties for conformance to requirements.

• Support team members in their roles as a program focal point for quality control, acting as a liaison with other functional departments.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Hot Plant and schedule as they relate to his/her specific assignment.

• Examine/inspect materials and identify problems.

• Assist with identifying and reporting non-conforming issue.

• Other responsibilities or initiatives asked by management to support the plant operations.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline (i.e. civil, structural, electrical) as assigned, with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques preferred

• Working knowledge of construction industry

• Must have testing certifications OR have had in the past, testing certifications issued from ACI, WAQTC, LABCAT, PCI, NEC, or NICET and proficiency in CDOT Tests Methods or ability to obtain in 3 months.

• Equivalent certifications from other states welcome.

• Ability to gain additional certifications to support project testing and inspection

• Capability to work extended construction hours during high seasons

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $40,339 - $47,840

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company: Kiewit