Transportation Engineering Technician - Wood Co.

State of West Virginia; Parkersburg (WV); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation 15 to 24 days

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Engineering Technician to join its materials testing laboratory. You will conduct mechanical and sieve tests, assess samples, and ensure conformance with job mix formulas and state gradation bands.

You will manage cylinder curing, record 7- and 28-day compressive strengths, test asphalt binder content, and report statistical results to support contractor pay factors and IA audits.

Competenze

• Certification or pre-certification by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
• No prior experience required.

Mansioni

• Execute mechanical and washed sieve testing, sample preparation, and physical property checks per JMF and state gradation bands.
• Manage cylinder curing and perform hydraulic compression breaks; document 7-day and 28-day strengths.
• Operate ignition furnaces to test asphalt binder content and compute PWL statistics.
• Log certified test data into AASHTOWare and support IA audits.

Formazione

Certification as Transportation Engineering Technician

Pre-Certification as Transportation Engineering Technician

Descrizione del lavoro

Nature of Work

Be the guardian of our critical infrastructure. Step into our materials testing laboratory to drive the hands‑on testing, statistical analysis, and rigorous quality assurance that guarantees every batch of concrete, asphalt, and aggregate is built to last and meets the highest state standards.

You will perform hands‑on testing, statistical analysis, and quality assurance to verify that aggregates, concrete, and asphalt meet strict state specifications.

In This Role, You Will

• Execute mechanical and washed sieve testing, sample preparation, and physical property checks to guarantee compliance with job mix formulas (JMF) and state gradation bands.
• Manage the cylinder curing process and perform hydraulic compression breaks. Document fracture patterns and report critical 7-day and 28-day compressive strengths (PSI/MPa).
• Operate ignition furnaces to test asphalt binder content and post‑burn gradation. Calculate Percent Within Limits (PWL) statistics to help determine contractor pay factors and incentives.
• Data Management & Lab Operations: Log certified test data into AASHTOWare, perform routine maintenance and calibration on precision lab equipment, and support engineers during Independent Assurance (IA) audits.

Successful candidate will have rapid problem‑solving abilities to correct plan mistakes, excellent communication for reporting and team collaboration, good listening skills, and good verbal and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Required Training/Education

• Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

OR

• Pre‑Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

Required Experience

• None required

Additional Requirement

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Stephanie Deem
• Phone Number: 304-865-0133
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full‑time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax‑free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax‑deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in‑house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job‑related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

Benefits Web Site

For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.