Transportation Specialist Advanced - Materials Specialist

State of Wisconsin; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Flexible work schedules

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in Wisconsin’s Southeast Region seeks a Transportation Specialist Advanced in the materials unit. The role focuses on materials acceptance, project materials documentation, and independent verification of testing procedures for concrete and aggregate materials.

The position is hybrid, headquartered in Waukesha, WI, with at least 2 days on-site. Competent in AASHTO/ASTM/WisDOT specs and guidance to staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently hold at least two of the following testing certifications: CST (Concrete Strength Testing), AGGTEC-1 (Aggregate Technician 1), HMA-IPT (Asphalt Technician 1), PCCTEC-1 (Portland Cement Concrete Technician 1), Nuclear Density Technician I, Grading Technician I and ATTS.
• Experience with engineering principles and methods including using engineering software, reviewing plats or surveys, reading and interpreting technical documents, construction inspection, material testing, and preparing plans/bid documents.
• Experience working in a construction material testing laboratory following standardized testing procedures (AASHTO, ASTM, WisDOT).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical assignments in support of the Region's material program and independent Assurance Program.
• Interpret specifications (AASHTO, ASTM & WisDOT) to ensure adherence to contract specs.
• Provide guidance to WisDOT, consulting, and City of Milwaukee staff on materials acceptance and documentation.
• Review region materials records for Local Program highway projects for accuracy and completeness; train personnel in sampling and testing of materials used in bridges and highways.

Skills

CST (Concrete Strength Testing)

AGGTEC-1

HMA-IPT

PCCTEC-1

Nuclear Density Technician I

Grading Technician I

ATTS

Job description

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Job Title Transportation Specialist Advanced - Materials Specialist

Join the WisDOT team and make a difference in Wisconsin roadways. The Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking a Transportation Specialist Advanced in materials unit of the Southeast Region. This position will be headquartered at 141 NW Barstow Street in Waukesha.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Waukesha State Office Building in Waukesha, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitivebenefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least3.5weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rollover each year.
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clickinghere .

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted inIntegrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Clickhere to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more.It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

Position Summary

This position performs technical assignments in support of the Region's material program and the federally mandated Independent Assurance Program.Assignments are in the area of materials acceptance, individual project materials documentation and resolving of non-specification materials issues.This position will have an emphasis on performing the independent verification of the state's sampling and testing procedures for quality control of concrete testing and aggregate sampling.

This position interprets specification requirements (AASHTO, ASTM & WisDOT specification) and reviews the applications of these requirements to assure adherence to all contract specifications as required by WisDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.They provide guidance and assistance to WisDOT, Consulting, and City of Milwaukee engineering staff, in administration of materials acceptance and documentation procedures.

The position reviews materials records for all of the Region’s Local Program highway improvement projects for accuracy and completeness. They also prepare proper materials acceptance procedures and provide training to project personnel in proper methods of sampling and testing of materials incorporated in the construction of bridges and highways.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $68,640-$93,600, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas.This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension.Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

A qualified applicant will have the following:

• Currently hold at least two of the following testing certifications: CST (Concrete Strength Testing), AGGTEC-1 (Aggregate Technician 1), HMA-IPT (Asphalt Technician 1), PCCTEC-1 (Portland Cement Concrete Technician 1), Nuclear Density Technician I, Grading Technician I and Aggregate Testing for Transportation Systems (ATTS).
• Experience with engineering principles and methods (may include using engineering software, reviewing plats or surveys, reading, and interpreting technical documents, construction inspection, material testing, preparing plans and bid documents, etc.)
• Experience working in a construction material testing laboratory following standardized testing procedures such as AASHTO, ASTM, or WisDOT procedures.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Sunday, September 13th.