Materials Testing Specialist (Geotechnical)

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The materials testing specialist performs advanced technical duties and directs the work activities of others in the sampling, testing, and/or inspection of materials used in highway construction, maintenance projects, and geotechnical investigations; responsibilities are performed at the Central Laboratory. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Performs and directs the field and/or laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, cements, bituminous mixtures, new products, or general materials; utilizes computers, electronic systems, and testing equipment for data entry, data collection, analysis, and preparation of laboratory testing reports.
• Reviews test results to ensure that results are within specifications; performs calculations and authorizes test results and reports; maintains present and past data and information on materials.
• This position utilizes KeyLab and performs geotechnical soils testing using automated systems, such as direct shear and consolidation testing machines.
• Performs duties outlined in the quality systems manuals, including completing competency exam evaluations, performing tests on proficiency samples; verifying results, demonstrating test procedures, assists in quality control/quality assurance reference
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, including successful completion of a trigonometry course and eight years of experience in technical positions, OR
• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and six years of experience in technical positions, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and two years of experience in technical positions.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
  
  

Special Working Conditions And Job Characteristics

• Job is physically demanding and requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent lifting.
• Job requires outdoor and/or laboratory work that involves exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment, including (but not limited to) exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, hot ovens, power tools, and other equipment. Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• Substitution or waiver of minimum requirements may be allowed.
• MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .
• At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
  
  

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