Quality Control Technician - Asphalt
About the job
- A high school degree is required.
- A minimum of two years of prior experience in quality control is required.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to drive a company vehicle as required are required.
- The ability to lift 90 pounds of asphalt and aggregate samples is required.
- The job requires pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and lifting.
- Perform all testing and sampling of materials in the laboratory or on the job site to ensure products meet customer and state specifications.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety policies and procedures, using appropriate tools and equipment for each task.
- Update and maintain current asphalt mix designs.
- Select products for testing at specified stages in the production process.
- Perform quality and gradation tests on aggregates and bituminous mixtures.
- Record test data into a computer and evaluate the results.
- Field-test products by monitoring mixture temperatures, rolling patterns and roller speeds, paver speed and operation, the appearance of paved material for consistent quality, and by performing in-place density tests.
- Troubleshoot product problems as required.
- Inspect and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
- Prepare and distribute test reports in a timely manner.
- Communicate with plant foremen and road crews.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in an asphalt environment is preferred.
- A certificate in Basic Aggregates and HMA Technician is preferred.
- Asphalt Field Level I and II certification is preferred.
- Good mathematics skills are preferred.
- Communication, organizational, and customer service skills are preferred.
About the company
Branscome is a vertically integrated heavy highway and general contracting firm in the Mid-Atlantic that manages the full construction process from design and site work to material supply and project completion. It designs, builds, and supplies asphalt, aggregates, sand, borrow, and ready-mix concrete, and operates its own asphalt plants with an on-site lab to create custom mixes. The company stands out by controlling multiple project stages in-house—materials production, construction services, and quality testing—and by offering proprietary products like FiberMat, with a focus on recycled asphalt and concrete in production. Its goal is to deliver reliable, comprehensive infrastructure solutions for public and private clients and to grow as a major regional contractor under Adams Construction Company.
Company Size
1-10
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Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Branscome won Norfolk’s $1.9 million Ballentine Boulevard ramp job in April 2025.
- Northampton’s $3.9 million rail-trail project targets fall 2026 completion, supporting backlog.
- Branscome is hiring in August 2026, signaling active operations and ongoing project demand.
What critics are saying
- Branscome sued Chesterfield in July 2026 for $19.6 million across three projects.
- A September 2027 jury trial can expose change-order disputes and delay cash collection.
- County payment fights threaten margins, bonding capacity, and Branscome’s Virginia public-works franchise.
What makes Branscome unique
- Branscome’s vertical integration spans asphalt, aggregates, ready-mix, and contracting across Virginia.
- Its 2026 VDOT wins show pricing power in complex highway and plant-mix work.
- Family-rooted Williamsburg operations give Branscome local relationships competitors struggle to replicate.
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