Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level I/II

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Construction Materials Tester to sample, test and inspect soils, asphalt, concrete, and related materials in field and laboratory settings to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and reporting of activities, under supervision.

Applicants should have two years of full-time experience in sampling or testing construction materials, with potential substitutions for college coursework in engineering or

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time, paid experience sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete.

Responsibilities

• Sample, test and inspect construction materials in field or laboratory to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and contracts.
• Keep written records and reports of activities.

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 8/27/26, 9/17/26 (final).

Level 1 - $8,329.38- $9,182.00/month; Level 2 - $8,741.75 - $9,637.86/month

Under supervision, samples and performs tests on a variety of construction materials (soils, asphalt, concrete, etc.) in the field or laboratory to ensure compliance with various requirements, plans, specifications, and contracts; and keeps written records and reports of activities.

Knowledge of

• Methods and procedures used to collect and sample construction materials
• Construction materials field and laboratory testing methods and procedures
• Types and grades of commonly used construction materials
• Mathematical procedures related to the accurate performance and interpretation of a variety of calculations in the field or laboratory
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in construction projects
• Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances

Ability to

• Determine and conduct appropriate tests based on the type of construction material and project requirements
• Make accurate mathematical calculations
• Read blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Gather data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports and simple drawings
• Detect flaws in construction materials
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time, paid experience sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete.

Note: Successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college in the fields of engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, construction technology or other related physical sciences may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units is equivalent to one year of work experience.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Background Check

The County may conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Certification Requirements

Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 2 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications within two years of appointment to the class. Incumbents at Level I must maintain their NICET Level 2 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications in order to remain at Level I. Incumbents at Level II must maintain their NICET Level 3 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications in order to remain at Level II.

Incumbents must obtain a Nuclear Gauge Operators Certification (issued by a recognized gauge manufacturer), and American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength and Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certifications within six months of appointment to the class.

Incumbents must obtain applicable CalTrans Acceptance Tester certifications within two years of appointment to the class.

Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and/or walk on a consistent and daily basis, including walking on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs/ladders, crawl and reach by extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Lift and/or carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds, including 5‑gallon buckets of soil samples.
• Lift 90‑pound bags of cement with assistance.
• Use a wheelbarrow, coring machine, and handle 55‑gallon drums to collect samples.
• See and distinguish colors well enough to read instruments in the course of performing inspections and laboratory testing.
• Hear back up alarms on equipment.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis

Working Conditions

• Work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Work below ground or at elevated location.
• Work around moving machinery and be exposed to vibrations.
• Be exposed to permissible levels of radiation or electrical energy, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles.
• Use a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment.
• Work weekends, holidays, and non‑routine hours.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Employer Contact

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email [e-mail]

Inter‑Office Mail Code: 09‑4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

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