Job Description

Russell Redi-Mix Concrete a Division of Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has an opportunity available for a

Materials Testing Technician

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What does your day at GIP look like?

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 company's quality control activities.

Enough about us, let's talk about you.

A diploma in a technology course from a recognized college or 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 and clean drivers abstract. Willing to work overtime. Able to work safely and follow RRM/LRM safety procedures.

Our purpose

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities.

We are one of Canada's largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada's rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors.

The most valuable asset at GIP is people - our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safe.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

The work we do today at GIP will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

About the GIP Team

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals like you who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. Our culture allows employees to bring their A Game to work each day. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Work Location: On the road