Transportation Materials Technician 3

CapMetro; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Award-winning agency

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified candidate to perform inspection and testing of materials and structures used in transportation facilities. Responsibilities include acting as a quality assurance inspector for precast and pre-stressed concrete, maintaining inspection records, and ensuring conformance with specifications.

The role requires extensive experience in chemical/physical analysis of transportation materials and may involve collaboration with MESU and

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials.
• Experience performing tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement, and concrete cylinder tests.
• College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or related fields may substitute for General Experience (15 semester hours per 1/2 year up to 4 years for a Bachelor's degree).

Responsibilities

• Act as quality assurance inspector for precast and pre-stressed concrete structures.
• Assist higher level staff with maintaining inspection records, databases, and software platforms.
• Determine whether precast and pre-stressed components conform with applicable specifications.
• Liaise between MESU and District inspection staff regarding laboratory policies and procedures.
• Examine approved shop drawings and documentation for quality assurance inspection.
• Examine concrete batch records and mixture documentation for conformance with mix design information.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Materials testing experience

Quality assurance inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday
Location: Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT
This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

THE ROLE

In this role you will perform inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Act as quality assurance inspector for precast and pre- stressed concrete structures.
• Assisting higher level employees with maintaining inspection records, databases, and software platform(s) needed for these activities.
• Determines whether precast and pre-stressed components conform with applicable specifications.
• Liaison between MESU and District inspection staff regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials.
• Examine approved shop drawings and other documentation needed for precast and pre-stressed concrete quality assurance inspection.
• Examine concrete batch records and mixture documentation for conformance with approved mix design information.
• Other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials, including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement, and concrete cylinder tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.