Materials Lab Field Project Technician

Montana Historical Society; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation in Miles City is seeking a Field Project Technician in the Materials Lab to inspect, sample, and test construction materials for conformance to specs and contracts. The role includes staking and surveying duties and mentoring less experienced technicians.

Multiple levels (L1–L3) with escalating experience requirements are described, with a pathway through the job ladder and potential overtime or compensatory time as applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures and materials.
• Experience with site documentation and field data collection.
• Ability to interpret design plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct inspection, sampling, and testing procedures.
• Coordinate staking and surveying tasks on project sites.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and assist with field notes and data recording.

Skills

Site inspection

Testing procedures

Surveying

Communication

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Gilson shaker

Nuclear gauge

Sieves

Survey equipment

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation in Miles City is seeking a Field Project Technician in the Materials Lab to inspect, sample, and test construction materials for conformance to specs and contracts. The role includes staking and surveying duties and mentoring less experienced technicians.

Multiple levels (L1–L3) with escalating experience requirements are described, with a pathway through the job ladder and potential overtime or compensatory time as applicable.