Pavement Materials Lab Technician

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Pierre, SD is seeking a Material Laboratory Technician (Pavement Smoothness Technician). The role involves collecting inertial profiler data and preparing reports for pavement sections, plus performing lab-based materials testing on highway construction projects.

Ideal candidate has an Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field, experience in highway construction inspection and materials testing, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• This position requires an Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field and experience in highway construction inspection and materials testing.
• Certification in one or more materials testing areas and/or inspection areas must be obtained within the first year.
• Incumbent must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collect inertial profiler pavement smoothness data for new pavements and prepare smoothness reports.
• Perform highway construction materials testing in the Central Materials Laboratory.
• Travel within South Dakota and work on active highway projects; outdoor duties in all weather.

Skills

Computer skills

Mechanical skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Department-specific software

Highway construction material testing equipment

Job description

Department of Transportation in Pierre, SD is seeking a Material Laboratory Technician (Pavement Smoothness Technician). The role involves collecting inertial profiler data and preparing reports for pavement sections, plus performing lab-based materials testing on highway construction projects.

Ideal candidate has an Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field, experience in highway construction inspection and materials testing, and a valid driver's license.