State of Nebraska · 22 hours ago
Highway Materials & Tests Technician III
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.65/hr - $21.65/hrThe State of Nebraska is seeking a Highway Materials & Tests Technician III to join the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). This position is responsible for conducting pavement field testing and ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the state's highway system through hands-on fieldwork and applied engineering practices.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct work on Nebraska roadways to assist with maintenance, construction, and research projects
Review data and plan sets to determine locations and dates of sampling
Determine priority of sampling and testing while maintaining accurate records
Check and calibrate testing equipment used by the Materials and Research Division
Direct and/or perform concrete and asphalt pavement coring operations to include locating designated core sites and the drilling, measuring, and marking of cores
Hands-on work with the NDOT pavement friction program, including operation, maintenance, and calibration of the computer-controlled pavement friction tester
Collection of pavement friction data at locations statewide
Preparation of pavement friction reports and recommendations on pavement friction
Work with contractor personnel to inspect and certify profilograph equipment
Operate a High Speed Profiler to measure pavement roughness on location statewide, calculate a roughness index from raw data, and maintain historical data files
Qualification
Required
A high school education or the equivalent
Experience in highway construction inspection, materials testing, or other laboratory operations
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation
Overnight travel is 10%, but varies as field testing locations change
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Must be able to lift 60 pounds
The physical ability to climb onto machinery 5 feet high and crawl under if necessary
Preferred
Experience with the procedures and policies involved in the sampling, testing, and inspection of materials used in concrete construction
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
Benefits
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
Free parking
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
Founded in 1867
10001+ employees
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