H0122 - Engineer Technician Research Lab Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Lab Technician to assist the lab manager and technicians in conducting experiments in laboratories and the field. Responsibilities include data collection, testing, and documentation, along with equipment maintenance and safety compliance.

The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and operate power and hand tools, with proficiency in Word and Excel. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Schedule, organize, and conduct laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and simple statistical calculations.
• Knowledge of testing materials.
• Skill in maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Preparation of test specimens and use of laboratory/field testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Compute, analyze and evaluate test results; report findings and documentation to Lab Managers and Scientists.
• Conduct laboratory and field tests according to instructions and standards; collect, prepare, and test samples.
• Set up equipment; keep lab clean, organized and compliant with safety standards; notify manager about issues and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Computers/Microsoft Office

Calculator/Software

Tool use (power & hand)

Data analysis

Education

Civil Engineering Technology

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Assist the lab manager and other lab technicians in conducting experiments in the laboratories and field. Daily operations include preparations required for testing, conducting experiments, data collection and reporting, equipment maintenance and facility clean up.

How You Will Contribute

• Compute and Summarize Data: Compute, analyze and evaluate test results. Summarize data and results. Report findings and appropriate documentation to Lab Managers and Scientists.
• Conduct Tests: Perform laboratory and field tests according to instructions from Lab Managers and Research Scientists and established engineering standards. Collect, prepare, and test samples.
• Maintain Laboratory and Equipment: Set up appropriate equipment and operate laboratory. Keep laboratory clean, organized and in compliance with safety standards. Keep equipment clean and in good repair. Notify the manager about equipment issues and needed supplies.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software are required, especially Word & Excel.
• Skill in the use of calculators, computers, and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to schedule, organize, and conduct laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and simple statistical calculations.
• Knowledge of testing materials.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Skill in the preparation of test specimens, as well as in the use of laboratory and field-testing procedures and equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification desired.
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification desired.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen