What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Highway Materials and Tests Technician I position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
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 / Qualifications
Minimum 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.
Benefits
We 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The 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.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $16
