Asphalt Coring Technician (Career Starting)

Welcome to the unique industry of Construction Materials Testing & Inspections where the work you do is vital to construction and the growth of our communities!

Your Role as an Asphalt Coring Technician:
The Asphalt Coring Technician will be responsible for transporting specialized asphalt and concrete coring equipment using a truck and trailer to one to two job sites per day. The primary task is to collect asphalt cores for quality control and analysis, with the technician gathering between 1 and 10 cores per site. This role involves the precise operation of coring equipment, ensuring accurate and timely sampling while strictly adhering to safety protocols. After collecting the samples, the technician will be responsible for properly patching the cored holes using materials such as non-shrink grout or hot mix asphalt. Success in this role requires keen attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to work independently in various weather conditions.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work Independently with little to no supervision
• Operate a Pickup Truck Towing a Trailer
• Operate coring machines to extract asphalt samples from roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
• Conduct field tests on asphalt cores to assess compaction, density, and material composition.
• Document and label extracted cores for further laboratory analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate coring equipment to ensure precise and accurate core extraction.
• Analyze and interpret data from field tests to determine compliance with construction specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, lab managers, field supervisors and project controllers to provide insights based on core analysis results.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed on-site to protect self and others from potential hazards related to coring operations.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on core extractions and field test results.
• Coordinate with construction crews to plan and schedule coring activities without disrupting ongoing work.
• Manage inventory of coring supplies and materials, including ordering and restocking as necessary.
• Liaise with laboratory personnel to ensure timely and accurate analysis of core samples.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with coring equipment to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Work Schedule:
The Field Technician is a full-time position working upwards of 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday, and possibly Saturday work. We start work as early as 4 am to ensure we arrive to job sites on time and are not working too far into the heat of the day. Hours may be supplemented by helping in other departments if there is a pause in coring jobs.

Work Requirements:

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with little to no supervision
• Operate a pickup truck towing a trailer
• Ability to safely back up a trailer
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Physical fitness to perform manual labor, including lifting heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) regularly and standing for extended periods
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Commitment to following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction sites
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints
• Strong mathematical skills for calculating core dimensions and depths
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and clients
• Attention to detail for accurately recording data and maintaining equipment
• Problem-solving skills to address equipment issues or unexpected site conditions
• Desire to learn and grow with Arizona’s leading Geotechnical testing and inspection company.

No Experience Required - at ProTeX we're Invested in YOU
As a valued member of the ProTeX team, we will train you and mentor you. Previous experience in saw cutting, coring, reading maps, plans, or blueprints is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:

Starting pay is $18/hour + merit-based raises based on performance

Paid time off and 6 paid holidays/year
Company Sponsored Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
401k with a 50% Company Match
PPE and Uniforms provided, including $100 to help purchase work boots and $25 for jeans