Temporary Highway Materials and Tests Technician I - Omaha

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Temporary Highway Materials and Tests Technician I to join their Materials and Research team in Omaha, NE. This role involves working collaboratively, taking ownership of tasks, and positively affecting communities through work related to highway materials and testing.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Laboratory testing experience
• Experience performing research, results recording, and data entry

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples
• Prepare samples for testing
• Record test results
• Maintain laboratory and testing equipment
• Clean laboratory and equipment
• Run tests on asphalt emulsions and hot pour sealants
• Perform simple math functions to determine test results
• Perform various other lab duty assignments
• Safely move, lift, load, and unload various heavy equipment and materials with or without assistance
• Perform other duties as assigned

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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED