ENGINEERING TECH II - AGGREGATE INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - IPR#45555

Job Responsibilities

This position performs laboratory tests and inspections on aggregates used for district, county, local and other state agency transportation projects. 

Annual samples taken:               500-1,000
Annual reports submitted:          500-1,000
Value of materials tested:           $15,000,000 - $25,000,000

This position reports to the Aggregate Inspection Supervisor as do the Senior Aggregate Inspection Technician and the Junior Aggregate Inspection Technician. 

This technical position performs a variety of tests on aggregates sampled or purchased for use in district transportation projects or materials obtained for special investigations. Test results determine the acceptance or rejection of the material tested during the construction of projects. This position requires the ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and traverse a variety of terrain including, but not limited to, slopes, ladders, steps, rocks and mud. This position performs outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, aggregate quarries and pits, and roads open to traffic. 

This position must possess the 3-Day Mixture Aggregate Technician and successfully obtain the 5-Day Aggregate Technician QC/QA training within 12 months of hire date. 

Typical problems encountered include developing a knowledge of the different testing procedures and the range of typical results so anomalous results can be identified and their causes identified and corrected and organizing a large number of samples from multiple sources requiring multiple tests. The greatest challenge is performing the appropriate tests efficiently and accurately to accommodate construction and production schedules. 

Functions performed by the incumbent include performing laboratory tests, calculating and reporting results, maintaining, repairing and calibrating laboratory test equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized lab environment. The incumbent is required to perform data entry into various computer programs including Excel spreadsheets. The incumbent may also temporarily assist with other tasks in the Materials Section as needed. 

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This position operates within the guidelines established in the department's Manual of Test Procedures for Materials and other applicable departmental guidelines. S/He works under the close supervision of the Aggregate Inspection Supervisor. Any questions which arise during the testing will also be directed to the Aggregate Inspection Supervisor. 

The incumbent has internal contacts with the district Bureaus of Project Implementation and Operations, along with the central Bureau of Materials. Externally, s/he has contacts with suppliers, producers, county and local agencies to gather information. District-wide travel is required. Overtime is required during construction season. 

The effectiveness of this position is determined based on the incumbent's ability to perform appropriate tests efficiently and accurately. 

Principal Accountabilities

1.    Organizes aggregate samples and ensures testing is completed efficiently.
2.    Performs materials tests to determine whether the product conforms to approved standards and/or
determine properties of the product.
3.    Reports test results and maintains complete and accurate materials test records.
4.    Calibrates, maintains, and repairs laboratory testing equipment.
5.    Performs data entry.
6.    Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
7.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Education/Experience:
  • Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS eighteen months of engineering experience; OR
  • Four years of engineering experience
• Possess Mixture Aggregate Technician (3-Day)
• Successfully obtain Aggregate Technician (5-Day) QC/QA training within 12 months of hire date
• Valid driver's license
• District-wide travel
• Overtime
• Ability to frequently Iift 50 pounds and traverse a variety of terrain including, but not limited to, slopes, ladders, steps, rocks and mud
• Perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, aggregate quarries and pits, and roads open to traffic

Position Desirables

• Working knowledge of math to include algebra
• Experience in transportation materials testing and use of laboratory testing equipment