Materials Technician

Overview

The Iowa DOT is looking to hire a motivated individual who has a desire to get involved with cement and concrete testing. Cement and concrete are part of a pivotal foundation that supports all building processes for the Iowa DOT. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, apply for this position.

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation
. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Construction and Materials Bureau, Ames, Iowa

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary; some overnight travel may be required.

• Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
• Maintains an attitude of determination and dedication.
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Treats customers and teammates courteously and is responsive to their needs.
• Commits to providing a high-quality product and service.
• Addresses and respectfully listens to others.
• Motivates others towards completing a common goal.

• Performs various cement and concrete testing in the laboratory.
• Helps the office and District Materials personnel on issues and information related to testing and test results.
• Performs mathematical calculations to ensure compliance with project plans, percent complete, quantity used, and areas measured.
• Helps with maintenance and calibration of test equipment, so they remain in proper operational condition and in compliance with specifications.
• Ensures that testing is completed according to the standards.
• Maintains detailed records of all test procedures.
• Operates computers and applies related software applications.
• Acts as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, and producers.

• Position requires certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required. More specifically, obtain Iowa DOT Aggregate Technician, and Level I PCC certifications.
• A pre‑employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test ()

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

• Three years of full‑time experience in the sampling, and testing of materials, and/or inspection of materials used in the highway construction and maintenance projects.
• All of the following (a and b):
  One year of full‑time work experience (as described in number one); and
  A total of two years of education and/or full‑time work experience (as described in part a), where 30 semester hours or the equivalent of college, university, or technical school course work with an emphasis in mathematics, engineering, metallurgy, geology, or chemistry equals one year of full‑time experience.
• All of the following (a and b):
  One year of full‑time work experience (as described in number one); and
  An Associate of Applied Science degree, a certificate, or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited community college.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s…