Transportation Materials Technician 2 (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #260819-8627FS-001

Transportation Materials Technician 2 Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday Location: Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT Office/On-Site What We Can Offer You Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! About Us As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of field and/or laboratory tasks in the physical and chemical testing of construction, maintenance, and other materials. Examples of Duties Reviews requests for and performs more advanced chemical and/or physical tests and analyses of the following materials: paints, asphalts, petroleum, concrete, and plastic products, expansion joints, cable fittings, rope, fuel oil, grease, varnish, bituminous mixtures, guide rail posts, sand, stone, steel, cement, seeds, soils, fertilizers, and herbicides; Inspects the manufacturing procedures, equipment, and final products of such sources of supply as quarries, steel fabrication plants, concrete pipe plants, and bituminous and prestressed concrete plants; Calibrates and maintains testing machines and laboratory apparatus and equipment; Standardizes solutions and reagents; Determines whether materials conform with state, federal, and project specifications; Reviews shop drawings; Performs calculations and maintains records of observations and test results; Assists in researching new materials or modifications of old materials; Discusses problems, changes, and new procedures with producers; Prepares reports and graphs of completed tests; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical and/or chemical testing of construction materials; research methods; manufacturing procedures and properties of construction materials and their uses; standard laboratory equipment and techniques; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to perform materials tests; calibrate and maintain testing equipment; standardize reagents; utilize computer software; perform mathematical calculations. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Four (4) years of experience in chemical and/or physical testing, analysis, or inspection of construction or maintenance materials including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement and concrete cylinder tests. Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree. For state employees one (1) year of experience in materials testing at the level of a Transportation Technician may be substituted for the General Experience. Preferred Qualifications Possession of Asphalt Plant Technician Certification from the Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP). Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, making calculations, and creating graphs, and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience in performing mathematical computations, preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports. Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels. Experience with construction project management software applications, such as AASHTOWare Construction and Materials, or similar applications. Experience with asphalt mixtures, their component properties, and all aspects of production, placement, and testing. Experience maintaining and performing verification and checks of testing equipment in accordance with AASHTO standards. Experience reviewing asphalt mixture conformance with applicable specifications. Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Physical Requirements Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required. Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise and heavy traffic. An Affirmitive Action/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut