Materials Technician 2
About the role
Would you take pride in a career where your technical skills help keep Pennsylvania’s transportation systems safe and reliable? As a Materials Technician 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to work with advanced tools and meaningful projects. This role allows you to support roadway safety and quality by testing important materials used across the state. You will be part of a dedicated team that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Gauge Calibration: Repair and calibrate nuclear moisture and density gauges used for transportation materials testing
- Radiation Safety: Administer dosimeter distribution and tracking and complete radiation surveys and leak tests
- Material Testing: Prepare samples and test polymers, concrete, steel, pavement markers, and related materials
- Field Evaluation: Operate specialized equipment to evaluate pavement marking materials for retro‑reflection, color, and durability
- Specimen Preparation: Polish metallographic samples and identify testing needs based on required specifications
- Data Recording: Maintain logs, input testing results into electronic Construction and Materials Management System (eCAMMS), and ensure records and equipment documentation remain current
Requirements
One year as a Materials Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation from high school; or One year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway,