Materials Testing Technician

Davita Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the community as a Materials Testing Technician. This role involves vital quality assurance testing on materials used in transportation projects, including both laboratory and field inspections. The position offers an opportunity to work towards professional growth while contributing positively to public infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Low-cost healthcare

Child care benefits

Extensive wellness program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction materials laboratory.
• Certifications like ACI Field Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts materials testing in the lab and out in the field.
• Ensures compliance with established standards and specifications.
• Prepares and submits inspection reports.

Skills

Material Testing

Quality Assurance

Field Testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nuclear Gauge

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Posting Date

06/05/25

Application Deadline

06/25/25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Materials Testing Technician performs a wide array of important quality assurance testing on transportation project materials. Working in both the laboratory and out in the field, conducts materials testing, inspections, research, and investigations of construction materials, all while applying methodologies commonly accepted in roadway and bridge construction and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with established standards, specifications, and provisions. Being an integral member of a team and making a positive impact on our community are just two additional and rewarding aspects of this position.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team-and help us build connections.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two (2) years ofexperience working in a construction materials laboratory engaged in both field and laboratory testing of materials utilized in construction and maintenance of streets, highways, bridges, and associated structures
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• One of the following certifications: ATTI Field Certification and/or ACI Field Certification and Nuclear Gauge short course certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the hire date

We Also Value

• ACI certifications, including Field Testing Technician and/or Strength Testing Technician Grade 1
• ATTI certifications, including Asphalt, Soils, Field Certification Level 1, and/or Nuclear Gauge Certification
• NICET certification: Level I/II Construction Materials Testing/Highway Construction

Job Contributions

• Performs laboratory testing of all construction materials utilized in the construction of assigned projects
• Performs field inspections and testing to ensure adequacy of construction materials and methods
• Performs field inspections of vendor/supplier facilities, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities
• Participates in all assigned proficiency sample testing and on-site certification inspections performed by other national certifying agencies
• Completes and reports test results of assigned special research projects in accordance with instructions specified by the requester or the laboratory supervisor
• Prepares and submits inspection and/or testing reports and summaries for review
• Performs maintenance and calibrates/verifies the status of laboratory testing equipment

• Participates in training and assists in training new Materials Testing Technicians as needed

Working Conditions

This position may require lifting or exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly. Work may be performed in either an office setting or in a field environment. While performing the regular duties in this position, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, fumes, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and other related conditions and/or situations.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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