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Transportation Materials Technician 3 (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford County, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 79889 - 115363
Posted: 23 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
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The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Transportation Materials Technician 3role within the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour) First Shift Monday - Friday
  • Location: Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill CT
  • This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
    THE ROLE
    In this role you will perform inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities.

    Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Act as quality assurance inspector for precast and pre- stressed concrete structures.
    • Assisting higher level employees with maintaining inspection records databases and software platform(s) needed for these activities.
    • Determines whether precast and pre-stressed components conform with applicable specifications.
    • Liaison between MESU and District inspection staff regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials.
    • Examine approved shop drawings and other documentation needed for precast and pre-stressed concrete quality assurance inspection.
    • Examine concrete batch records and mixture documentation for conformance with approved mix design information.
    • Other related duties as assigned.
      ABOUT US
      As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOTs mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

      Learn more about our mission vision and values by clicking here!
      Selection Plan

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      BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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      Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
      In the Department of Transportation Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in materials testing field and laboratory inspections including inspections of bituminous plants and chemical or physical testing and analysis of construction maintenance and other materials.
      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
      WORKING LEAD:
      • As assigned by the supervisor may distribute prioritize oversee and review work of a field or central laboratory staff;
      • May provide staff training and assistance;
      • May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations;
      • May act as liaison with operating units agencies consultant staffs or other outside officials such as construction personnel vendors and producers regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials;
      • May recommend policies and standards;
      • May prepare reports and correspondence of tests and analyses including graphs;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL:
      • Prepares recommendations regarding suitability of materials used in construction or maintenance of transportation systems;
      • Establishes and maintains procedures;
      • Performs assurance sampling and material inspections and testing;
      • Assists in directing research on new materials or modification of old materials;
      • May make recommendations concerning product certification in meeting specific contract specifications;
      • May witness welder certification tests;
      • May assist in the purchasing of instrumentation;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Considerable knowledge of
        • physical and/or chemical properties specifications and uses of construction materials;
        • principles and practices prescribed by the American Society for Testing Materials the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the federal government for chemical and physical testing of transportation construction and maintenance materials;
      • Considerable
        • skills in performing calculations;
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Considerable ability to perform chemical and/or physical tests and analyses;
      • Ability to
        • calibrate equipment and standardize reagents;
        • utilize computer software;
        • lead.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation slump and air content for cement and concrete cylinder tests.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
      College training in natural sciences construction technology civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Possession of the ACI Concrete Field-Testing TechnicianGrade I Certifications or equivalent and/or PCI Level 1 Certification or equivalent.
      • Experience with Bluebeam Microsoft Excel creating spreadsheets inputting data creating graphs and other Microsoft Office applications.
      • Experience performing mathematical computations preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports.
      • Experience reviewing precast producer documents such as quality control plans concrete batch tickets shop drawings and test reports.
      • Experience with the review of material certificates manufacturer self-certifications and certified test results and application of the Buy America Build America Act (BABAA) requirements.
      • Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels.
      • Experience with hydraulic cement concrete components and mix properties.
      • Experience with hydraulic cement concrete aggregates production and testing.
      • Experience with standards for the testing or inspection of construction of materials or components typically used in transportation-related applications such as those developed and maintained by the ASTM International and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
      • Experience reading plans and shop drawings.
        SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
        • NUCLEAR DENSITY UNIT: Incumbents in this class may serve as the Departments Radiation Safety Officer and be designated to hold a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.
        • STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION SECTION: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Certified Welding Inspector Certificate and/or Nondestructive Testing Level III Certification in accordance with procedures set forth by the American Welding Society for nondestructive testing.
        • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
        • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
        PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
        • A physical examination may be required.
        WORKING CONDITIONS
        Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes chemicals dust or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise or heavy traffic.
        Conclusion
        AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

        The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
        ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
        As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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