Adams Construction Company · 7 hours ago
Density Technician
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAdams Construction Company is one of the oldest asphalt paving firms in Virginia, known for its family culture and extensive work in highway construction. The Density Technician will work on active construction sites, focusing on field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of asphalt placement to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Perform routine field and/or laboratory tests and assist in more complex tasks, as needed. This may include the following:
Aggregates– Sampling and performing sieve analysis
Asphalt– Sampling and performing HMA [hot mix asphalt] tests in both field and laboratory settings using nuclear density gauge and core machines in the field; and solvents and sampling at high temperatures in the laboratory
Operates, calibrates, and maintains nuclear density/moisture gauges to test construction materials (soil, asphalt, concrete) for density and moisture content
Records, analyzes, and reports test results to site supervisors, engineers, and quality control teams. Maintains test result database
Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on gauge equipment to ensure accurate, non-destructive readings
Roadway Construction Testing: temperature, layer thickness, compacted in place density and sampling
Communicate hourly with Foreman to identify production goals, production pace, depth required and roller power required to achieve specifications
Maintain constant communication with Roller Operators regarding density being achieved to verify that paving speed and rolling speed are in concert; adjust speed and pattern accordingly
Perform verification cores daily to calibrate nuclear gauge compaction results and lab core compaction results. Adjust roller patterns as required to achieve density criteria
Communicate with Asphalt Plant Technicians at plants on mix characteristics and specific gravity values
Performs and packages loose box material samples for DOT
Performs core drilling and packaging for DOT acceptance
Completes and submit all required paperwork for gauge operations
Transports, stores and maintains nuclear gauge in accordance with NRC regulations
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a high school diploma/GED; AA/AS degree required for trainee technician positions
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment
Ideal applicants will have at least 2-3 years of direct construction material testing experience with certifications and/or training in VDOT Asphalt Field I and II, as well as Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Plus Hazmat Course from Troxler Learning Center. If candidate does not possess, they must be able to obtain as condition of employment within designated period
Must possess basic math skills and utilize when obtaining calculations
Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret construction plans and testing requirements
Ability to work overtime, nights, and/or weekends, depending on project needs/deadlines
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening as well as random tests throughout employment if selected
Benefits
Medical
Health Savings Account
Dental
Employer paid life/AD&D insurance
Vision
Employer paid short term disability
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Wellness Program
Company
Adams Construction Company
Adams Construction Company is one of the oldest asphalt paving firms in Virginia, founded by William B. Adams in 1946. Mr.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-08-20
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