This position exists to receive samples of construction, soils borings, and/or maintenance materials, perform tests on specific samples as needed in Aggregates, Soils and Cement Labs, prepare test reports, and maintain equipment/work area.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
• Receive, examine, and prepare samples for testing so that samples are properly identified and ready for testing.
• Perform materials tests, predominately in the Soils and Cement Labs (however material test area can be changed as necessary for business reasons), in accordance with established procedures to insure accurate results.
• Record the test results and perform routine computations to insure complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Perform more difficult, non-routine tests for special studies and investigations so that MnDOT’s construction, maintenance, design, and research efforts are supported.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work area so that an orderly, safe, and clean work area is maintained. Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with accreditation.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Training opportunities
• And more!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Two (2) years of experience performing materials testing.
OR
• One (1) 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).
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/25/2024:
1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “80178” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other - APWA.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.