Aggregate Lab Technician

Minnesota DOT; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick time

Job summary

Minnesota DOT is seeking a Materials Lab Technician to perform basic, standardized testing of construction materials and accurately record results for project teams. The role also involves assisting with maintenance and calibration of lab equipment to ensure precise data and safe operations.

Ideal candidates have related roadway experience, a four-year engineering- or geomatics-related degree, and the required certification set, with educational substitutions allowed for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas.
• Education coursework may substitute for one year of experience with transcripts.
• Must have Aggregate Production Tester certification and MnDOT technical certifications within a year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic, standardized materials lab testing.
• Record test results and provide data to others.
• Assist in maintenance and calibration of lab testing equipment.

Skills

Roadway construction experience

Engineering support

Maintenance

Education

Four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics

Job description

This position conducts basic, standardized materials lab testing; records test results and provides data to others; and assists in the maintenance and calibration of materials lab testing equipment.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in a combination of any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.

OR

Education Substitution: The following four-year degrees:Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Aggregate Production Tester

ANDat least one of the following MnDOT Technical Certifications, and able to obtain the remaining within one year or as training is available:

• Grading and Base Tester Certification
• Bituminous Plant Tester Certification
• Concrete Field Tester Certification
• Concrete Plant Tester Certification
• Concrete Strength Tester Certification