Materials Technician Series (Physical Laboratory)

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

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: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $44,729.52, and a senior starting salary of $48,621.60.

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:

• Prepares material samples for testing: and maintains and operates various electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment for physical testing of samples.
• Performs laboratory testing of aggregates, concrete, bituminous mixtures, 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.
• Records sample and/or testing data in various software programs.
• 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:

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.
  Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

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 ourCAREERS 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 foundHERE.

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. CLICK HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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