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State of Maine · 2 months ago

Assistant Technician - Testing Laboratory

Bangor, Maine

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$18.13/hr - $24.88/hr

3+ years exp

The State of Maine is seeking an Assistant Technician for the Department of Transportation. This role involves performing complex engineering duties in a construction materials testing laboratory, including testing soils and aggregates and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Art

Responsibilities

Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed

Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment

Stand for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance

Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements

Qualification

Soils testingAggregate testingNETTCP certificationAASHTO proceduresASTM proceduresSafety awarenessEquipment maintenanceTeamwork

Required

Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field–OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering

Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed

Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment

Stand for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance

Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements

Preferred

Prior testing experience and Certification with NETTCP as a Soils & Aggregate Laboratory Technician is desired

Candidates without certification will be developed with the expectation of becoming certified within 2 years of hire

Benefits

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks of vacation leave annually

12 days of sick leave annually

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Company

State of Maine

Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage.

Founded in 1933

Augusta, Maine, USA

10001+ employees

https://mainearts.maine.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.76M

Key Investors

The National Endowment for the Arts

2019-05-18Grant· $0.76M

Leadership Team

Carole Reuschle

CEO of the Cabin

Joseph Zamboni

Chief Operating Officer

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