Field Service Specialist - Hastings, NE

Job ID: 526881

Founded 150 years ago by a Civil War veteran and pioneer, Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc., A CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa.

Position Overview

A Field Service Specialist is responsible for performing concrete tests and monitoring the quality of our ready-mixed concrete.

They also have a good understanding of the objectives of constituent material testing and the principles of operation of all our laboratory testing equipment.

In addition, Field Service Specialists will interact and establish rapport with current customers relating to concrete delivery and technical onsite corrective action.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)


* Safety First Mentality; Abides by all safety rules and regulations.

All unsafe practices and conditions will need to be reported promptly.


* Work with the operations team to ensure quality control operations and in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable regulations.


* Performs required ASTM tests on plastic concrete, which involves several tests on each sample, i.e., slump, air, unit weight, temperature, and yield.


* Maintain all concrete test results and statistical data for each standard mix.


* Following industry standards, cast concrete test specimens from batch plants or job sites, perform hardened concrete testing, and input all testing results in quality control software.


* Performs aggregate sieve analysis and drafts reports regularly to ensure compliance with specifications.


* Maintains all equipment in good operational condition and ensures equipment is calibrated correctly.


* During production, coordinate concrete mix design adjustments with Plant Foreman/Batchmen.


* Provides quality customer service by answering questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

The candidate shall maintain professional relationships with customers.


* Present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization.


* Assists with other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* ACI Field Testing Technician Level I Certification, NDOT Plant Inspector Certification and IDOT Level Agg 1 & 2 and PCC 1 and 2 Technician Certification pref...