Pavement Materials Lab Technician (Field & Lab)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Well-being program

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefits

Health savings account

6% retirement plan match

Vacation leave: 15 days/year

Sick leave: 14 days/year

Military leave: 15 days/year

Paid parental & family medical leave

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Semimonthly pay periods

Meal per diems

Job summary

South Dakota State Government is seeking a Pavement Smoothness Technician to collect inertial profiler pavement data on active highway projects and prepare smoothness reports.

The role also includes performing highway construction materials testing in the Central Materials Laboratory, with duties on-site and in the lab, requiring travel within South Dakota and occasional extended days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field.
• Experience in highway construction inspection and materials testing.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collect inertial profiler pavement smoothness data for pavements and prepare smoothness reports.
• Perform highway construction materials testing in the Central Materials Laboratory as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Department specific software

Testing equipment

Job description

South Dakota State Government is seeking a Pavement Smoothness Technician to collect inertial profiler pavement data on active highway projects and prepare smoothness reports.

The role also includes performing highway construction materials testing in the Central Materials Laboratory, with duties on-site and in the lab, requiring travel within South Dakota and occasional extended days.