Materials Lab Field Project Technician

Job Description
- Field Project Technician
- Materials Lab )

Position Title:

Field Project Technician
- Materials Lab - (  )

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Field Project Technician in the Miles City Materials Lab! This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician within the District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements.

The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Field Project Technician III and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich at julrich .

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

Benefits apply on first day of employment

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.

This position (L1) requires no engineering technician-related experience.

Field Project Technician Level 2 ($24.25):

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.

This position (L2) requires one (1) year of engineering technician-related experience.

Field Project Technician Level 3 ($27.09):

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.

This position requires two (2) years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.).

Jr. Engineering Coordinator ($31.49):

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.

This position requires three (3) years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.).

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The position requires knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures, including site features and materials; general construction engineering principles; sampling and laboratory testing procedures;
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