Asphalt Mix Lab Technician – QA Specialist

Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

401k

Free transit program

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration, Office of Materials Technology in Anne Arundel County, is recruiting a Mix Lab Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III). This role performs QA testing of asphalt mixtures and supports the lab team in daily operations for highway construction projects.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of technical engineering experience, and 2 years in material testing related to hot mix asphalt; strong

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• 3 years of technical engineering experience in design, traffic, construction, materials testing, or related fields.
• 2 years of material testing experience specifically for hot mix asphalt.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA tests on asphalt mixtures in the hot mix asphalt lab.
• Assist Lab Team Leader and staff in lab operations.
• Maintain and calibrate hot mix asphalt testing equipment to AASHTO criteria.
• Contribute to testing strategies and process improvements.

Skills

Technical engineering experience

Material testing

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

AASHTO testing procedures

Quality control equipment handling

Job description

The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration, Office of Materials Technology in Anne Arundel County, is recruiting a Mix Lab Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III). This role performs QA testing of asphalt mixtures and supports the lab team in daily operations for highway construction projects.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of technical engineering experience, and 2 years in material testing related to hot mix asphalt; strong