Materials Technician – Lab Testing and Field Sampling

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a Materials Technician to perform semi-skilled testing and sampling of highway materials. Duties span inspection and testing on-site and at the Central Laboratory, with work under moderate supervision.

MoDOT places candidates at entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on skills, offering a CAREER-LADDER path with potential for advancement without competitive interviews. Outdoor, lab work, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares material samples for testing and maintains equipment for physical testing.
• Performs laboratory testing of aggregates, concrete, and bituminous mixtures using testing equipment and data entry systems.
• Performs calculations, reports results, notifies supervisor of deviations, and maintains testing records.
• Records sample and testing data in various software programs.
• Performs duties per quality systems manuals, including competency evaluations, result verification, and equipment calibration.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Work simulation examination and medical-physical examination

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a Materials Technician to perform semi-skilled testing and sampling of highway materials. Duties span inspection and testing on-site and at the Central Laboratory, with work under moderate supervision.

MoDOT places candidates at entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on skills, offering a CAREER-LADDER path with potential for advancement without competitive interviews. Outdoor, lab work, and travel may be required.