Assistant Technician - Testing Laboratory
About The Position
This Assistant Technician position will be performing difficult and moderately complex engineering duties in a construction materials testing laboratory in our Materials Testing & Exploration Section. This position will be working with a small team in Bangor performing testing of Soils and Aggregate at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate semi-skilled personnel performing testing activities. Work is performed under general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor. Typical responsibilities may include: Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed. Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment. Stand for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance. Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements. Prior testing experience and Certification with NETTCP as a Soils & Aggregate Laboratory Technician is desired. Candidates without certification will be developed with the expectation of becoming certified within 2 years of hire.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field
- Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Prior testing experience and Certification with NETTCP as a Soils & Aggregate Laboratory Technician
Responsibilities
- Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed.
- Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment.
- Stand for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance.
- Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements.
Benefits
- Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
- Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
- Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
