Transportation Technician -E10; Bituminous Lab University Region

Job Description

This position performs a full range of responsibilities related to the daily operational needs of the University Regions Central Bituminous Lab. The position provides assistance regarding bituminous construction operations and assists in overseeing the daily functions of the University Regions Central Bituminous Lab, along with maintaining records and computer databases. Reviews and documents project records for adherence to standards. Performs engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to collect samples and perform field reviews. The "Salary" listed above is range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Technician 8-E10 position description (Download PDF reader)
• All about MDOT

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Education:

Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

Experience:

Transportation Technician 8 No specific type or amount is required. Transportation Technician 9 One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician
8. Transportation Technician E10 Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

Transportation Technician 8 - 12 Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level. OR Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and two years experience equivalent to an Engineering Assistant may be substituted for the associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• Possession of the following within 6 months of the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position:
• Michigan Bituminous QC/QA Technician Certification

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