Materials Technician 1

About the role

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Materials Technician 1 to join a team responsible for testing and evaluating materials used in transportation projects. This role supports the maintenance and safety of public roads through quality control.

Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation: Prepare material samples according to established testing procedures
• Test Execution: Perform laboratory tests following American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standards, American Society for Testing and Materials International, and the Pennsylvania Test Methods
• Result Documentation: Record test findings with careful attention to accuracy and detail
• Equipment Calibration: Verify that testing instruments are properly calibrated before use
• Lab Cleanliness: Maintain clean workspaces and equipment to support a safe laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or one year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation from high school; or an Associate's Degree in a civil engineering technology or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Full-time employment
• Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: Not available in this position

Salary

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Applicants should check their email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

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Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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