SOIL & Material Testing Technician II; SR

The Strength Behind Every Structure Starts with Your Testing

The Department of Design and Construction is looking for a Soil & Material Testing Technician II to perform basic techniques and methods of material testing for quality assurance and sampling for soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials for use in City-wide projects in accordance with City, State, and Federal procedures.

• Perform laboratory and field testing on construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Collect, transport, and document material samples including coring pavements, conducting in-place density tests, and preparing chain-of-custody and test reports to support quality assurance and acceptance decisions.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment and laboratory vehicles while ensuring facilities, tools, and materials remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Support construction site monitoring and inspections such as stockpile sampling, plant monitoring, site reconnaissance, and post-emergency damage assessments.
• Follow strict safety protocols in laboratory and field environments
  , including participation in required safety training and reporting unsafe or defective equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Excellent employment benefits include generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about all our available benefits by visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States of a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

One year of work experience at, or reflective of, the next lower level (Soil & Material Testing Technician I).

Examples of work at this level includes assisting with laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO procedures. Experience should demonstrate the ability to collect and document samples, perform basic material tests, operate and maintain testing equipment, record and prepare test data, and follow established safety practices. Qualifying experience may include supporting quality assurance and acceptance testing activities under the supervision of professional engineering or senior technical staff.

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required. The current vacancy requires a valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.