Quality Control Technician

Operations Services Clarkdale, Arizona


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.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.