Asphalt Laboratory Technician I

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at NCDOT as an Engineering Technician, ensuring quality and compliance of asphalt materials for North Carolina's highways. This entry-level position offers impactful work, collaboration with professionals, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

State Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering theories and test procedures related to construction materials.
• Experience in coordinating and communicating effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on asphalt paving mixtures for quality compliance.
• Analyze test data and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with Asphalt Quality Engineer on mix performance issues.

Skills

Collaborative Team Player

Eager Learner

Innovative Thinker

Highly Organized

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as an Engineering Technician in our Asphalt Materials Workgroup!

Join the dedicated team at NCDOT’s Materials and Tests Unit, where we ensure the highest quality of materials for roadway construction across North Carolina.

About Us:

Our Unit is dedicated to establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products, ensuring they meet the highest standards and function as intended. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the North Carolina Highway System, in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Regulations.

Your Role:

Although an entry level position, this position plays crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of asphalt paving mixtures used in North Carolina's highway system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting tests on asphalt paving mixtures to ensure quality and compliance.
• Collecting, analyzing, computing, and processing test data with precision.
• Performing ongoing testing of asphalt materials from production plants and field projects within North Carolina’s highway system.
• Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
• Assist the lead testing technician in upholding AASHTO re:Source accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with the Asphalt Quality Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve asphalt mix performance issues related to production.

What We’re Looking For:

• Collaborative Team Player:Someone who thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to the group dynamics, including collaboration with producers.
• Eager Learner:A proactive individual who is always willing to expand their knowledge and skills.
• Innovative Thinker:A creative mind that can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Highly Organized:An individual who excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the North Carolina Highway System.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Benefits: This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Ready to Kick-start your career in asphalt quality assurance!? Apply Now!

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of engineering theories, techniques, practices, and procedures relating to construction materials, sampling and test procedures.
• Experience in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.
• Experience creating and maintaining routine written programs, records and reports.
• Experience safely handling laboratory equipment.

Additional Expectations:

This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong work-ethic standards with a technical background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel. Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 70 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

For additional information please contactWendy Wall at 919-329-4000.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.