Highway Materials Lab Tester (Materials Technician 1)

If you are looking for more than just a job and are ready to start a rewarding career, consider this exciting opportunity with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). We are currently hiring for multiple Materials Technician 1 positions in their Laboratory Testing Section, ideal for those who enjoy technical work. In these roles, you will prepare test samples and analyze results for various materials, such as aggregates, anti-skid substances, and cement products. This is a fantastic chance to begin your career with one of the Commonwealth's most respected organizations, where you can play a crucial role in important projects and gain valuable experience in the field.

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing a variety of testing protocols in accordance with the standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), ASTM International (ASTM), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Test Methods (PTMs). Your duties will involve performing tests on both coarse and fine aggregates, as well as preparing samples for transfer to concrete or chemistry laboratories and for petrographic analysis. You will also ensure the proper functioning of all testing equipment through daily inspections, monthly maintenance, and necessary cleaning. Furthermore, you will analyze and interpret test data, maintain accurate records, and keep detailed maintenance logs to uphold compliance and operational efficiency.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation from high school; or
• An Associate's Degree in a civil engineering technology or closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.