Asphalt Laboratory Technician

ONLY CANDIDATES SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST OR THOSE WHO APPLIED FOR EXAM #4124 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
The Quality Assurance Specialist 1 serves as one of RRM's Asphalt Laboratory Technicians. Perform various quality-controlled test on in-house hot asphalt and vendor hot asphalt; inspect and test reclaimed asphalt pavement, aggregates, and other various raw materials prior to mixing. Adhere to strict sampling methods at designated times and intervals. Test results are accurately recorded, perform data entry, prepare reports, and timely recommendation are made based on unusual or negative findings. Investigate inconsistencies and deviations. Conduct analysis and recalculation to confirm/verify vendor's claims of quality, quantity, and other specifications. Conduct field inspection of product performance. Perform laboratory maintenance relating to organization, cleanliness, security, and minor repair and calibration of laboratory equipment. Professionally interface with Asphalt Plant Personnel and Drivers. Assist with related assignments, specials, and emergencies.

Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Location: 30-01 Harper Street, Corona, NY 11368
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #633696. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience purchasing or inspecting, for the purpose of ensuring adherence to purchase or contract specifications, supplies, materials and/or products such as: paints, linoleum, hoses, sand, brick, wire, shades, hardware
and tools; plumbing, electrical machine shop, building and cleaning supplies; furnishings and furniture, lumber and wood related products; metals; equipment; foods, drugs, and chemicals; fuel; textiles; printing, stationary and other sundry items; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and one year of satisfactory full-time
experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credits may be substituted for experience on the basis that 40 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.