Engineering Technician, Senior - Materials

Title: Engineering Technician, Senior - Materials

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,758 - $82,481

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem District Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you looking for a career that Drives You??
VDOT Salem District is looking for our next Senior Engineering Technician in our Materials Department!

VDOTs Construction Materials division is seeking a skilled individual to sample and test materials used for highway construction and maintenance such as asphalt, aggregates, hydraulic cement concrete, soils and rock in a lab and field setting. In the lab, this position works as part of a team to test samples of asphalt concrete, hydraulic cement concrete, aggregates, and soils. This position utilizes standard procedures to sample and test materials, records and analyzes data, maintains accurate records, and prepares technical reports for quality assurance of construction/maintenance materials. In the field, this position works as part of a team to assist with geotechnical drilling and core sampling of asphalt, soil, rock, and aggregate as needed. Field work includes assisting with drill site preparations, equipment mobilization, manual support to include heavy lifting and work on all types of terrain and in all weather conditions. Assists in other areas as needed.
This position is physically located in Salem, VA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in the use of materials sampling and testing equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of highway construction, maintenance methods, materials and usage.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation.
• Ability to work with and train others.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of materials sampling and testing procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain combination of certifications that apply to specific materials position within 12 months of employment.

Additional Considerations

• Current possession of required materials certifications.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, manuals, test methods and specifications.
• Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Prior experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field.
• Experience working in teams with VDOT Construction, Contract or Producer per-sonnel.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Tabatha Adkins

Phone: 540.750.5525

Email: tabatha.adkins@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.