Materials Technician: Field & Lab Testing

State-of-Missour; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Materials Technician to perform semi-skilled duties in sampling, testing, and inspection of materials for highway construction across the state, including field and laboratory work. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening supports a CAREER-LADDER path with advancement based on skills and experience, and offers a pension plan, leave, and health insurance options. Office location is Carthage, MO with potential statewide travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and testing of aggregates for gradation and quality; check quality and records.
• Inspect material proportioning at concrete plants and calibrate scales.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, cements, and mixtures; enter data and prepare reports.
• Report test results, notify deviations, and maintain testing activity records.
• Assist in quality systems procedures and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Field sampling

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Job description

MoDOT is seeking a Materials Technician to perform semi-skilled duties in sampling, testing, and inspection of materials for highway construction across the state, including field and laboratory work. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening supports a CAREER-LADDER path with advancement based on skills and experience, and offers a pension plan, leave, and health insurance options. Office location is Carthage, MO with potential statewide travel.