Materials Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Materials Technician 1 to support testing and evaluation of materials used in transportation projects. You will prepare samples, conduct laboratory tests, and document results to ensure quality and safety of road materials.

You will gain hands-on lab experience, work 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option, contributing to statewide projects that impact public safety across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in testing materials used in highway/bridge construction or an associate degree.
• Ability to prepare material samples and perform standard lab tests with accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment and proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation following established testing procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests per AASHTO, ASTM, and PA methods.
• Accurately record test results and maintain equipment calibration.
• Keep workspaces clean and support a safe lab environment.

Skills

Sample preparation

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Calibration

Education

Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

The Department of Transportation is offering a great opportunity to start a meaningful career as a Materials Technician 1. In this role, you will be part of a team that tests and evaluates materials used to build and maintain public roads. You will gain experience in a lab setting while contributing to important statewide projects. Step into a position where your efforts support quality and safety across Pennsylvania.

The Department of Transportation is offering a great opportunity to start a meaningful career as a Materials Technician 1. In this role, you will be part of a team that tests and evaluates materials used to build and maintain public roads. You will gain experience in a lab setting while contributing to important statewide projects. Step into a position where your efforts support quality and safety across Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the testing and evaluation of materials used in transportation projects by preparing samples and performing laboratory tests. You will help ensure that construction materials meet required standards for quality and safety. As a Materials Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Sample Preparation: Prepare material samples according to established testing procedures
• Test Execution: Perform laboratory tests following American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standards, American Society for Testing and Materials International, and the Pennsylvania Test Methods
• Result Documentation: Record test findings with careful attention to accuracy and detail
• Equipment Calibration: Verify that testing instruments are properly calibrated before use
• Lab Cleanliness: Maintain clean workspaces and equipment to support a safe laboratory environment

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• One year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation from high school ; or
• An Associate's Degree in a civil engineering technology or closely related field ; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.