Materials Testing Aide — Entry-Level Lab Role

Department of Transportation; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave 3+ weeks

Sick leave 12 days annually

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Aide to join the Materials Testing & Exploration Section at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory in Bangor. This is an entry-level position providing hands-on support for the testing and evaluation of construction materials used in Maine's transportation infrastructure.

The Engineering Aide will work as part of a small laboratory team performing routine testing of soils and aggregates and assisting laboratory staff with sample

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and training or work experience which would demonstrate a knowledge of basic mathematics and an ability to read and comprehend manuals, maps, charts, and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine laboratory testing of soil and aggregate samples in accordance with established MaineDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM procedures.
• Preparing, weighing, measuring, labeling, and handling material samples; operating laboratory testing equipment and performing routine cleaning and care.
• Accurately recording, organizing, and entering test data and assisting laboratory technicians with testing activities and related laboratory projects.
• Following established laboratory and safety procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and developing proficiency in additional testing and sampling procedures through training and experience.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Aide to join the Materials Testing & Exploration Section at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory in Bangor. This is an entry-level position providing hands-on support for the testing and evaluation of construction materials used in Maine's transportation infrastructure.

The Engineering Aide will work as part of a small laboratory team performing routine testing of soils and aggregates and assisting laboratory staff with sample