Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Materials Sampling & Testing) Bureau of Bridges and Structures

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling. Stores and distributes final metals test reports. Schedules and performs routine and as-needed maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment. Assists with the evaluation of new test methods and equipment and shares process improvements and innovations with supervisor. Supports other personnel with technical assistance regarding metals testing, specifications, and procedures. Performs fabrication inspection of simple structural precast concrete and bridge/structural steel fabricated products. Assists with visual inspection of fabricated products after they arrive in the field. Assists with other duties assigned by supervisor. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform fabrication and field inspections and collaboration with vendors/conferences. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below: Transportation Technician 8-E10 position description All about MDOT Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc . The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Requirements

Possession of an associate degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Attach a separate document to your application that includes a paragraph on how you have used Microsoft Excel.
Attach an example of an Excel spreadsheet you created.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.
Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Nice To Haves

Attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Responsibilities

Performs metals testing, fabrication inspection, and material sampling.
Stores and distributes final metals test reports.
Schedules and performs routine and as-needed maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment.
Assists with the evaluation of new test methods and equipment and shares process improvements and innovations with supervisor.
Supports other personnel with technical assistance regarding metals testing, specifications, and procedures.
Performs fabrication inspection of simple structural precast concrete and bridge/structural steel fabricated products.
Assists with visual inspection of fabricated products after they arrive in the field.
Assists with other duties assigned by supervisor.