Huey P. Stockstill, LLC. is a family-owned highway construction company that for the last 50 years has specialized in asphalt paving, site development, ready mix, mining and aggregates throughout South Mississippi and Louisiana. With more than 230 current employees, Huey P. Stockstill, LLC is a great long-term career choice and we're always looking for new team members. We’re looking for safety-focused, hard-working, and dedicated people that value teamwork and professional integrity. If this describes you, please apply online today!

Quality Control Lab Technician-Picayune, MS Asphalt Plant

Position Overview: This critical position works as part of a team to produce a high-quality asphalt product by testing samples, recording data, and communicating compliance information to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Use accepted AASHTO/DOT test methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, or other materials for the purpose of quality control.
• Sample and test aggregates and asphalt to stay in compliance with contract specifications.
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.
• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies for safe working procedures.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment.
• General cleaning of laboratory.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test asphalt as required by state regulations.
• Less than one year of experience in a related field is required.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations.
• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools, and supplies.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hold weights of 5-10 lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs (minimum) on a repetitive basis.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work extended hours if needed.
• Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all-weather conditions.

Work Authorization:

• United States (Required)
• Job Type: Full-time, Nonexempt (hourly)
• Benefits offered: Health, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401K Retirement, Training, and Internal Advancement encouraged.
• Compensation: Competitive rates; years of relevant experience considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL- Huey P. Stockstill, LLC., embraces federal employment guidelines regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. It is the policy of Huey P. Stockstill, LLC., to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees. Huey P. Stockstill, LLC., is an affirmative action employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in any condition of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training and promotion.