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Working Title: Materials Testing Technician

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80178

• Location : Maplewood

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/12/2024

• Closing Date : 09/25/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Materials / Materials & Road Research

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Materials/Maplewood Lab

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position exists to receive samples of construction, soils borings, and/or maintenance materials, perform tests on specific samples as needed in Aggregates, Soils and Cement Labs, prepare test reports, and maintain equipment/work area.

Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Receive, examine, and prepare samples for testing so that samples are properly identified and ready for testing.

• Perform materials tests, predominately in the Soils and Cement Labs (however material test area can be changed as necessary for business reasons), in accordance with established procedures to insure accurate results.

• Record the test results and perform routine computations to insure complete and accurate records are maintained.

• Perform more difficult, non-routine tests for special studies and investigations so that MnDOT’s construction, maintenance, design, and research efforts are supported.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work area so that an orderly, safe, and clean work area is maintained. Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with accreditation.

• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor to insure effective laboratory operations.

• Teach MnDOT Aggregate Production Classes.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with:

• Two (2) years of experience performing materials testing.

OR

• One (1) year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in construction inspection.

Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

AND

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• MnDOT Aggregate Production Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Materials Testing Experience with documented satisfactory performance.

• Concrete Plant1, Bit Plant 1, Grading and Base 1 Certifications.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.