What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Highway Materials and Tests Technician I - Norfolk position at State of Nebraska?
The work we do matters!Hiring Agency : Transportation - Agency 27Location : Norfolk, NEHiring Rate : $16.008Job Posting : JR2025-00014009 Temporary Highway Materials and Tests Technician I - Norfolk (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) : Job Description : Are you passionate about working collaboratively with others, having ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities? If so, come join the Materials and Research team at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).Job Duties :
- Receive and log samples, prepare samples for testing, record test results, maintain laboratory and testing equipment, and clean laboratory, equipment, and vehicles.
- Perform simple math functions to determine test results.
- Perform tests on soils such as liquid limit, plastic limit, moisture density and similar routine tests.
- Perform tests on aggregate such as wash tests, sieve analysis and similar routine tests.
- Assist with field testing and sampling along with sample or equipment delivery when necessary.
- Safely move, lift, load, and unload various materials with or without assistance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications : High school education or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Laboratory testing experience.
- Experience performing research, results recording, and data entry.Other :
- Must have a valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- Availability for over-night and out-of-town travel.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of highway construction materials and procedures.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics relating to the material tests used in the Department including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to read and follow detailed test procedures, understand instructions, and apply them to practical work situations.
- Ability to perform tasks repeatedly while maintaining integrity of results.
- Must be able to safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various objects, equipment, materials and supplies, with or without assistance.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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