Salary$50,252.80 - $76,336.00 AnnuallyLocation Fairfield - 52556 - Jefferson County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number24-02716Agency645 Iowa Department of TransportationOpening Date02/13/2024Closing Date3/4/2024 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of ContactDarrick Bielser - [email protected]
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Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.Location: District 5 MaterialsShift Requirements: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday hours may varyAs an HMA Materials Technician 4, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Receiving HMA mix design information from contractors and evaluating mixes for compliance
Performs or assigns subordinate employees to perform validation testing of hot mix asphalt (HMA) samples delivered to the District 5 Lab. Performs or has subordinate employees perform laboratory tests on HMA mix samples from projects.
Tests include gyratory lab density tests, Rice (maximum) specific gravity tests, field (core) void tests, asphalt cement DSR tests, other tests as needed. Maintains communications with contractor field laboratories to coordinate deliveries of hot mix samples, to check District lab test results with contractor field lab test results for correlation, and to receive field HMA plant information (AC tank stick readings, mix design changes) for ongoing project records in District Lab.
Oversees work performed by laboratory assistants and temporary employees in the lab. Schedules lab activities and assigns duties to employees in District lab.
Trains subordinate employees (temporary or permanent) all necessary responsibilities and testing procedures required of lab technicians in the District Lab. Sets assignments and priorities for sampling and testing activities performed by the subordinate employees. Maintains laboratory equipment and building to assure proper operations within lab.
Assures lab test reporting is done correctly and promptly.
Serving as an assistant to the District Materials Engineer in accordance with set procedures, policies, and standards, inlcuding such duties as reviewing quality control plans, instructing employees about tasks, answering questions, and interperting procedures
Assisting with miscellaneous duties: profilometer testing, plant calibrations, special investigations activities, quality control and production of manufactured materials
Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within 45 calendar days following appointment, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license must be obtained and maintained with air brake and tanker endorsements in order to continue employment. Other endorsements may also be required.In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.Position requires certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required. Such as: Aggregate Tech, Nuclear Gage, Level I & II PCC, Level I & II HMA, and Ride Quality (Profilometer).What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3577/download?inline=) .
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: [email protected] accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Five years of full-time work experience in the sampling and testing of materials, and/or inspection of:a. Highway construction and maintenance projects; and/orb. Bridge construction and maintenance projects.2) All of the following (a and b):a. Three years of full-time work experience (as described in number one); andb. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where 30 thirty semester hours or equivalent of college, university or technical school course work with an emphasis in engineering, metallurgy, geology, or chemistry equals one year of full-time experience.3) All of the following (a and b):a. Three years of full-time work experience (as described in number one); andb. An Associate of Applied Science degree, a certificate, or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited community college.4) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural or transportation engineering or in engineering management and one-year experience as described in number one above.5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Materials Technician 3 or Highway Technician Senior.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classandpay/JobClassDescriptions/MaterialsTechnician4-04345.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) Additional Qualification Requirements
Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
If a CDL is not required, designated positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.
In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol program.
Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required.
Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.
Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours