Location: Saint Paul,MN, USA
**Working Title: Concrete & Metals Testing Technician**
**Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior**
**Agency: Transportation Dept**
+ **Job ID** : 82445
+ **Location** : Maplewood
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 12/10/2024
+ **Closing Date** : 12/30/2024
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
+ **Division/Unit** : Materials / Materials & Road Research
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
+ **Work Area** : Materials/Maplewood Lab
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
This position conducts the operation of concrete, metals, and miscellaneous materials testing.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
+ Responsible for operational aspects associated with the performance of laboratory testing of concrete, metals and miscellaneous materials per MnDOT, AASHTO, or ASTM procedures and specifications.
+ Reviews modifications to Mn/DOT, AASHTO, ASTM, or other applicable specifications and Mn/DOT Technical Memoranda and applies the procedural and or specification changes as required.
+ Informs supervisor regarding potential problems with current specifications and suggests changes.
+ Prepares tests reports, records the test results, performs computations, and checks specifications to insure complete and accurate records are maintained.
+ Calibrates and maintains equipment and maintains calibration records for accreditation.Calibrates equipment for Districts and the Maplewood lab.
**Minimum Qualifications**
The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with:
+ Two years of experience performing materials testing.
OR
+ One year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in construction inspection.
+ Note:A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees:Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
+ Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
+ Required certification or the ability to obtain the following within 6 months of hire:
+ American Concrete Institute (or MNDOT) Concrete Field 1 Certification
+ American Concrete Institute Concrete Strength Training Certification
+ American Concrete Institute Masonry Lab Testing Certification
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist with documented satisfactory performance.
**Additional Requirements**
**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-###-#### or email ...@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.