APAC-Quality Control Lab Supervisor

Job ID: 512059

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

Pay: $70,000-$80,000, depending on experience.

• Aggregates : Plasticity index, Liquid limit, L.A. Abrasion, Sodium Sulfate Soundness, Durability, Gradations, Absorption, Specific gravity, Proctors
• Asphalt : Rice Specific Gravity, Sand Equivalent, Bulk Specific Gravity, Hveem Molds, Extraction, Gradation, Stabilities, Retained Strength, Marshall Tests, Densities with nuclear gauges.
• Concrete : Plasticity index, Durability, Specific Gravity, Slump tests, Retained Strength.
• Responsible for design and submission of all asphalt/concrete/ aggregate mix designs and their implementation at the plants.
• Responsible for all field testing. This includes cutting cores, taking densities using nuclear gauges, various other types of sampling and testing.
• Responsible for all Material Certification submittals for the Company and outside customers as requested.
• Responsible for being liaison between the Company and outside testing labs. State Departments of Transportation, appropriate County and/or Cities, and independent labs are included.
• Responsible for informing the proper supervision of test results and giving technical advice and information when requested. This includes prompt notification of supervisors of poor test results and other deficiencies when they occur.
• Responsible for making asphalt/concrete/aggregate product information available to sales department and qualified outside customers. This includes technical information, gradations, and availability of products.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of test results and correspondence.
• Required to have, or take, appropriate safety course(s). Duties include working with testing gauges with sealed nuclear source(s). Requires wearing radiation badge.
• Required to take continuing education courses when available and at superior's discretion.
• Reliable attendance is essential in performing this role.

• Bachelor's Degree and four (4) plus years of experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be 18 years of age or older.

• Safely operate various types of equipment related to work requirements.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as per company policy.
• Must be willing to travel to each jobsite and work away from home when required.
• Report to work at the designated start time. Reliable attendance is essential.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors/managers with other duties as required.
• Available to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary.

• Test product for the required specifications depending upon each job.
• Ability to use all tools required to complete testing of product.

• Climb: ascend/descend three points of entry into cab of equipment/vehicle.
• Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (50-70 lbs.) from one level to another.
• Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50-70 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
• Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended, or knees flexed when sitting.
• Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (70 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
• Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
• Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
• Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
• Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

• Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Requires being exposed to extremes of hot, cold and wet weather.
• Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Gases: carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: airborne particles of any kind such as dust.
• Hazards: closeness to moving mechanical parts; slipping while ascending/descending equipment cab.
• Working near live traffic while on the job site.
• Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion