Materials Testing Lead – Transportation Field Supervisor

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation in Georgia seeks a Transportation Specialist 1 in Tifton to support OMAT operations and oversee field sampling and testing of roadway materials in the district.

Under supervision, you will train technicians, review field reports, and ensure testing procedures meet project specifications, with RTT and QCT-Level 1 certifications preferred.

This is an entry-level professional role focused on quality control and customer service within a public agency.

Qualifications

• State Entry Qualifications include a degree or 1 year of related experience.
• Agency Specific Qualifications include RTT and QCT-Level 1 certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret testing manuals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sampling and testing of materials in the assigned district.
• Ensure testing and sampling needs are met by field technicians.
• Maintain knowledge of field sampling and testing procedures.
• Review field reports for accuracy and completeness before distribution.
• Train and evaluate technicians on testing and sampling of roadway materials.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mathematical calculations

Reading and interpreting reports

Computers and data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree in a related field

One year of related experience

Tools

Site Manager

AASHTOware Project

Job description

Georgia Department of Transportation in Georgia seeks a Transportation Specialist 1 in Tifton to support OMAT operations and oversee field sampling and testing of roadway materials in the district.

Under supervision, you will train technicians, review field reports, and ensure testing procedures meet project specifications, with RTT and QCT-Level 1 certifications preferred.

This is an entry-level professional role focused on quality control and customer service within a public agency.