Materials Laboratory Technician

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This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$50,926.00/yr - $70,950.00/yr

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Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Verifies and records incoming material samples so they are properly identified, logged in, and ready for testing.
• Conducts all aspects of standardized and specific materials lab testing using specialized lab equipment to provide test results on materials for construction, design, maintenance or research.
• Performs difficult, non-routine materials tests for special studies, circumstances and investigations so that decisions on construction, design, maintenance or research can be made.
• Calculates test results and inputs data to generate reports and to ensure that test results can be retrieved electronically as needed.
• Performs preliminary analysis of test results to determine if additional testing is required and if materials meet specifications and tolerances.
• Maintains, and assists in the testing, calibration and documentation of materials lab equipment to meet AMRL, CCRL, ACI Accreditation, ensure equipment is ready for use, ensure accuracy and ensure equipment life is maximized.
• Assists in the delivery of technical certification program training for agency and external personnel so that personnel involved in construction related activities have received necessary training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in a combination of any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.

OR

A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees:
Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering;
Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 5/27/2025:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening  “86349” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - Linked In – job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Construction, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services

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Medical insurance

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

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