District 6 Lab Chief
District 6 Lab Chief
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Transportations 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 Transportations five CORE values: Safety First People Matter Customer Focused Servant Leadership and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: District 6 Materials Lab Cedar Rapids
Shift Requirements: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Fridayin personhours may vary limited overnight travel)
As the District 6 Lab Chief (Materials Technician 4 your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Performing laboratory tests on HMA mix samples including SuperPave gyratory density tests Rice specific gravity tests field core density tests asphalt cement DSR tests air void determination of compacted HMA mix and other tests as needed. Coordinate deliveries of hot mix samples verify District lab test results with contractor field lab test results for correlation and obtain field HMA plant information.
- Performing aggregate gradation testing for HMA PCC and Producer production monitoring.
- Overseeing work performed by laboratory assistants and temporary employees in the lab including training and scheduling of operations in the District lab. Maintains laboratory equipment and building to assure proper operations within lab. Assures lab test reporting is done correctly and promptly.
- Performing and maintaining HMA Laboratory Qualification of DOT Local Agency Consultant and Contractor laboratories in accordance with the Iowa DOT Laboratory Qualification Program. Performing and administering HMA Quality Assurance Program for HMA technicians within the District.
- Performing materials audits on completed projects in District 6 jurisdiction for state county city and institutional highway construction projects.
- Assisting with miscellaneous duties: profilometer testing plant calibrations special investigations activities quality control and production of manufactured materials.
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. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be foundhere.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid time offeffective 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 theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equalopportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening interviewing preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
Reasonable 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 fulltime work experience in the sampling and testing of materials and/or inspection of:
a. Highway construction and maintenance projects; and/or
b. Bridge construction and maintenance projects.
2 All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of fulltime work experience (as described in number one); and
b. A total of two years of education and/or fulltime 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 fulltime experience.
3 All of the following (a and b):
a. Three years of fulltime work experience (as described in number one); and
b. An Associate of Applied Science degree a certificate or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited community college.
4 Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in chemical civil construction environmental materials mechanics structural or transportation engineering or in engineering management and oneyear experience as described in number one above.
5 Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of fulltime work as a Materials Technician 3 or Highway Technician Senior.
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Additional Qualification Requirements
- Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learners Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority a valid Class A Commercial Drivers 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 NonCommercial Operators License.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382 designated positions in this job class require a preemployment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employers 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 preemployment 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 Transportations 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
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
