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Russell Redi-Mix Concrete/Langenburg Redi-Mix Ltd. a Division of Coco Group, a leader in the heavy road construction business in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Eastern Canada, has an opportunity for a Junior Testing Technician.
Job Duties
Report to the Quality Control Manager
Perform sieve analysis, sand equivalent, fracture count, and plasticity index testing on aggregate materials during the aggregate processing stage in a field lab on site.
Perform tests on Asphalt Mix such as: maximum theoretical density, marshall density, air voids, voids in mineral aggregate, stability determinations for conventional and End Product Specification paving projects.
Help develop Marshall Mix Designs with the guidance of the Quality Control Manager.
Report accurate test results to the crushing and paving foremen as well as the QC Manager
Perform nuclear density testing on compacted asphalt and granular materials using a nuclear densometer.
Extrude asphalt core samples from asphalt pavements using a small coring machine.
Work closely with the Site Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that work is executed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, codes, standards and specifications.
Responsible for tracking, reporting and filing of the geotechnical companys quality control activities.
Desired Skills and Experience
A diploma in a technology course from a recognized college or five years related experience.
Basic knowledge of ASTM standards related to road construction materials.
Basic knowledge of Saskatchewan Ministry of Transportation Standard Testing Procedures.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid driver license.
Willing to work overtime and in remote locations upon request.
Willing to work ten days on and four days off.
Able to work safely and follow RRM/LRM safety procedures.
We thank you for your interest however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.