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    Martin Marietta

    Construction Materials

    Quality Control Technician

    Litchfield, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Quality Tech. supports the Colorado Market by performing entry‑level quality control testing, inspection, and documentation for aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) materials. The role ensures that production and placement activities comply with ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, and Martin Marietta quality standards.

    This position works closely with Plant Operations, Dispatch, Project Management, and the Division Lab to monitor material consistency, support daily testing, and help maintain strong customer relationships. The Quality Tech. plays a key role in identifying potential quality issues, supporting environmental stewardship, and ensuring that safety remains the top priority across all tasks.

    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Follow all Martin Marietta safety policies and procedures; ensure every task is executed with safety as the first priority.
    • Support environmental compliance by maintaining clean work areas, proper material handling, and adherence to environmental standards.
    • Perform routine testing of aggregates and HMA according to ASTM, AASHTO, CDOT, and internal standards. Tests may include gradation, moisture content, density, temperature, and asphalt binder content.
    • Work with plant operations to monitor aggregate moisture, cleanliness, and uniformity to ensure materials meet production quality targets.
    • Assist with sampling raw materials and support Division Lab schedules for routine and project‑specific testing.
    • Participate in testing and evaluation of new raw material sources under supervision; report any suspect results immediately.
    • Interact professionally with customers at job sites; provide basic guidance on HMA placement and compaction techniques as needed.
    • Conduct on‑site testing and observations to verify that delivered materials meet specifications and support resolution of quality concerns.
    • Maintain accurate logs of all testing performed at the lab, plant, and job sites, including observations and test results.
    • Communicate daily HMA testing results to plant operations, project teams, and management.
    • Work closely with operations, dispatch, estimators, and project management to support quality objectives.
    • Assist in implementing quality‑related best practices for production, delivery, and placement of materials.
    • Participate in occasional lab work for training, mix design support, and special projects.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

    CAPA Levels A & B certification is required

    Radiation Safety Training Certificate

    Work Experience

    No prior work experience required; 6 months – 1 year in Quality Control Testing within HMA or Aggregates is preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Quality tools and techniques

    QA standards and procedures

    Time management

    Effective communicator (written and spoken)

    Detail oriented

    Problem solving

    Collaboration

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS

    Physical Requirements

    Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for equipment servicing.

    Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Martin Marietta

    Martin Marietta is a materials company that produces and supplies heavy building materials, including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. They serve customers in the construction industry across the United States.

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    Industry
    Construction Materials
    Founded
    1993
    Open roles
    308

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