Materials Laboratory Technician

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 50,926 - 70,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a Materials Laboratory Technician to conduct lab tests and ensure materials meet specifications. This full-time position requires a combination of experience in roadway construction or a relevant degree. The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in roadway construction, engineering support, or roadways maintenance.
• A two-year degree or equivalent can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts standardized materials lab testing using specialized lab equipment.
• Verifies and records incoming material samples.
• Maintains and assists in testing lab equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical training

Education

Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree

Four-year degrees in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics

Job description

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Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range

This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,926.00/yr - $70,950.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Minnesota Department of Transportation

Recruitment Specialist at Minnesota Department of Transportation

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Verifies and records incoming material samples so they are properly identified, logged in, and ready for testing.
• Conducts all aspects of standardized and specific materials lab testing using specialized lab equipment to provide test results on materials for construction, design, maintenance or research.
• Performs difficult, non-routine materials tests for special studies, circumstances and investigations so that decisions on construction, design, maintenance or research can be made.
• Calculates test results and inputs data to generate reports and to ensure that test results can be retrieved electronically as needed.
• Performs preliminary analysis of test results to determine if additional testing is required and if materials meet specifications and tolerances.
• Maintains, and assists in the testing, calibration and documentation of materials lab equipment to meet AMRL, CCRL, ACI Accreditation, ensure equipment is ready for use, ensure accuracy and ensure equipment life is maximized.
• Assists in the delivery of technical certification program training for agency and external personnel so that personnel involved in construction related activities have received necessary training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in a combination of any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.

OR

A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 5/27/2025:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “86349” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - LinkedIn – job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services

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Medical insurance

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

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