Materials Technician - Kansas City District

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a materials technician to perform field sampling and testing of aggregates, soils, and bituminous mixtures for highway construction. You will inspect plants, calibrate equipment, and document results to support quality assurance across projects.

This on-site role requires physical work, adherence to safety standards, and occasional statewide travel. Benefits and a career ladder are available to progression-ready candidates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Field sampling and testing of aggregates for gradation and quality.
• Check quality and determine deleterious material; verify stockpiling and contamination.
• Determine if aggregates come from approved sources and keep records.
• Inspect proportioning at concrete plants and calibrate scales and dispensers.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, cements, and bituminous mixtures.
• Use computers and testing equipment for data entry and analysis; prepare reports.
• Perform calculations and notify supervisor of deviations; maintain testing records.
• Follow quality system manuals and carry out competency evaluations.

Skills

Field sampling

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Quality control

Record keeping

Calculations

Testing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Work simulation

Medical-physical examination

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: 600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Why you'll love this position:

The materials technician performs semi-skilled technical duties in the sampling, testing, and/or inspection of materials used in highway construction and maintenance projects; responsibilities are performed on location throughout the state and/or at the Central Laboratory. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of ourCAREER-LADDERpositions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you'll do:

• Conducts field sampling and testing of aggregates for gradation and quality; checks quality of aggregates by determining percentages of deleterious material; checks for stockpiling procedures, oversize aggregates, and contamination; determines if aggregates are being produced from approved ledges or sources; may approve or reject material intended for use; and keeps records and reports on inspection rates and aggregates used for each project or for maintenance use.
• Inspects proportioning of materials at concrete plants and calibrates and verifies scales and dispensers at concrete plants; and assists in inspecting plants producing bituminous mixtures.
• Performs laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, cements, bituminous mixtures, new products, or general materials; utilizes computers, electronic systems, and testing equipment for data entry, data collection, analysis, and preparation of laboratory testing reports.
• Performs calculations, reports test results, notifies supervisor of deviations from standards, and maintains records of testing activities.
• Performs duties outlined in the quality systems manuals, including completing competency exam evaluations, verifying results, demonstrating test procedures, and calibrating equipment; assists in quality control/quality assurance reference testing.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Working Conditions:

• Job is physically demanding and requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent lifting.
• Job requires outdoor and/or laboratory work that involves exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment, including (but not limited to) exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, hot ovens, power tools, and other equipment.
• Basic math skills, consistent with high school level algebra, will be necessary to perform many of this title’s duties.
• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

• MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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