Transportation Technician: Metals Testing & Fabrication Inspection

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Transportation Technician to perform metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling. The role supports equipment maintenance, calibration, and the evaluation of new methods, while sharing improvements with the supervisor.

Field and vendor coordination are part of the duties. Education requires an associate degree in concrete, civil, construction, surveying, mathematics, or computer science.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
• Education requirements for Transportation Technician 8–10 levels.
• Pre-employment drug test and physical may be required; background and driving checks.
• Remote work requests may be considered within established limits.

Responsibilities

• Perform metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling.
• Store and distribute final metals test reports.
• Schedule and perform routine and as-needed maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment.
• Assist with evaluation of new test methods and equipment and share process improvements with supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance regarding metals testing, specifications, and procedures to other personnel.
• Assist with visual inspection of fabricated products upon arrival in the field.
• Collaborate with vendors and attend conferences as needed.

Education

Associate degree equivalents (concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science)

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking a Transportation Technician to perform metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling. The role supports equipment maintenance, calibration, and the evaluation of new methods, while sharing improvements with the supervisor.

Field and vendor coordination are part of the duties. Education requires an associate degree in concrete, civil, construction, surveying, mathematics, or computer science.