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Quality Control Tech 1

Barrett Industries
United States, New York, Watertown
Jan 07, 2026
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more atwww.barrettpaving.com. Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. Position Overview Quality Control Tech 1 -Based in the Watertown NY labortory The QA/QC Technician is responsible for the testing of hot mix asphalt and aggregates to ensure adherence to federal, state, and/or customer specifications. This position works closely with asphalt plant personnel, construction foreman and governmental agencies. This is an entry level position working directly for the QC QA Manager. Key Responsibilities Implements the test program necessary for the job or laboratory study: carries out the test phase concerning Laboratory studies and/or quality monitoring Carries out Responsibility of the external auditmonitoring of jobs or industrial facilities Records the results of analyses in a software and drafts the test reports: documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books Ensures the maintenance and metrological monitoring of measuring instruments: keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts, keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions Provides assistance and/or carries out monitoring on the jobs: ensures the compliance of industries and jobs and advises accordingly Perform sampling and lab tests on hot mix asphalt (volumetric measurements, asphalt content) Test stock aggregates (gradation, gravity absorption, crush counts) Complete governmental and customer reports on test results Communicate findings to plant personnel, construction teams, agencies, and customers Investigate customer complaints related to material quality Other duties as assigned Competency Knowledge of hot mix asphalt quality control data Experience with lab equipment (gyratory, sieves, TMD apparatus, ignition furnace) Familiarity with paving processes Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of numerical dataProficiency in Microsoft Office Requirements Experience 2+ years' experience in hot mix asphalt quality control or quality control industry NYSDOT QC/QA Certification preferred Associates Degree Physical Requirements Extensive Standing and walking extensively Climbing of stairs and ladders Lifting up to 80 lbs Working near mechanical parts and heating devices such as hot plates, propane burners and electric ovens Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.