Materials Technician: Field & Lab Testing

State of Missouri; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Materials Technician to perform field sampling and laboratory testing for highway materials, with duties spanning aggregates, soils, cements, and bituminous mixtures.

Responsibilities include data entry, test result reporting, and adherence to quality systems. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor and lab work, some travel, and a 90-day OSHA-10 training window. Applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and testing of aggregates for gradation and quality.
• Inspect proportioning of materials at concrete plants and calibrate scales and dispensers.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, cements, bituminous mixtures, or new products.
• Utilize computers and data systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Complete competency evaluations and assist in quality control reference testing.

Skills

Field sampling

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Quality control/QA

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Scales calibration

Computers

Job description

State of Missouri seeks a Materials Technician to perform field sampling and laboratory testing for highway materials, with duties spanning aggregates, soils, cements, and bituminous mixtures.

Responsibilities include data entry, test result reporting, and adherence to quality systems. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor and lab work, some travel, and a 90-day OSHA-10 training window. Applications encouraged.