Transportation Technician -E10; Materials Sampling & Testing) Bureau of Bridges and Structures

This position performs metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling. Stores and distributes final metals test reports. Schedules and performs routine and as-needed maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment. Assists with the evaluation of new test methods and equipment and shares process improvements and innovations with supervisor. Supports other personnel with technical assistance regarding metals testing, specifications, and procedures. Performs fabrication inspection of simple structural precast concrete and bridge/structural steel fabricated products.

Assists with visual inspection of fabricated products after they arrive in the field. Assists with other duties assigned by supervisor.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform fabrication and field inspections and collaboration with vendors/conferences.

The "Salary" listed above is a 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
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term)…