Quality Control (Co-Op)

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

P.J. Keating is looking for a motivated high school co-op student to join our Quality Control (QC) department! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction materials testing and learn how we maintain high standards of quality for our asphalt and aggregate products.

As a Quality Control Co-Op, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and be introduced to the key steps of our quality assurance process. You’ll learn how to sample, test, and evaluate materials used in road and paving projects, helping ensure our products meet safety and performance standards.

What You’ll Learn and Do
• Work in the quarry: Assist with sampling materials and performing gradation tests to monitor quality and consistency.
• Learn industry standards: Become familiar with specification requirements for aggregates and asphalt.
• Support asphalt production: Help monitor the quality of hot asphalt mix by checking temperature, thickness, and density during installation.
• Perform material testing: Learn how to measure weight, specific gravity, and gradation of materials.
• Collaborate with QC technicians: Communicate about test results and mix specifications to understand how data impacts real-world projects.
• Use lab technology: Input test results and learn to manage data using computer systems in both lab and field environments.

What We’re Looking For
• A high school student enrolled in a co-op program.
• Interest in science, construction, or engineering fields.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and as part of a team.

This co-op is a great chance to explore a career in construction materials and quality control while gaining real-world experience in a professional setting.

What CRH Offers You

• This position pays $18-20 an hour
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.