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    Lab Technician - Maplewood, United States - State of Minnesota

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    Description

    Working Title:
    Lab Technician


    Job Class:
    Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist


    Agency:
    Transportation Dept



    • Job ID : 76429

    • Location :
    Maplewood



    • Telework Eligible :
    No



    • Full/Part Time :
    Full-Time



    • Regular/Temporary :
    Unlimited



    • Who May Apply :
    Open to all qualified job seekers



    • Date Posted : 05/04/2024

    • Closing Date : 05/17/2024

    • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
    Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME



    • Division/Unit :
    Metro / Metro Inspection



    • Work Shift/Work Hours :
    Day Shift



    • Days of Work :
    Monday - Friday



    • Travel Required :
    No



    Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $ $32.52 / hourly; $52,513 - $67,901 / annually



    Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $ $29.28 / hourly; $48,733 - $61,136 / annually



    Classified Status :
    Permanent Classified



    Bargaining Unit/Union : 20- Technical/AFSCME



    Work Area :
    Metro District Materials



    FLSA Status :
    Nonexempt


    • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ) : Yes

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.


    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

    The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.


    NOTE:
    THIS POSTING REPRESENTS MULTIPLE MULTI-LEVEL POSTING.

    IF THE POSITIONS ARE NOT FILLED BY A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AT THE TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR LEVEL, THE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED AT THE TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST LEVEL.

    **The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

    Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

    • Verifies and records incoming material samples so they are properly identified, logged in, and ready for testing.
    • Conducts all aspects of standardized and specific materials lab testing using specialized lab equipment to provide test results on materials for construction, design, maintenance or research.
    • Performs difficult, non-routine materials tests for special studies, circumstances and investigations so that decisions on construction, design, maintenance or research can be made.
    • Calculates test results and inputs data to generate reports and to ensure that test results can be retrieved electronically as needed.
    • Performs preliminary analysis of test results to determine if additional testing is required and if materials meet specifications and tolerances.
    • Maintains, and assists in the testing, calibration and documentation of materials lab equipment to: meet AMRL, CCRL, ACI Accreditation, ensure equipment is ready for use, ensure accuracy and ensure equipment life is maximized.
    • Assists in the delivery of technical certification program training for agency and external personnel so that personnel involved in construction related activities have received necessary training.

    Function:
    Snow & Ice


    • Maintains roadways for snow and ice control: removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; removes ice and material from culverts; and performs night or dawn patrols.

    Minimum Qualifications
    The level of experience to perform this job at the
    TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR level can be achieved with:

    • Two (2) years of experience performing materials testing.
    OR

    • One (1) year of experience performing materials testing or related activities plus one year in construction inspection.

    Note:

    A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

    (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).


    Required certifications for
    Transportation Generalist Senior:


    • Aggregate Production Tester (formerly Aggregate Production)

    Plus at least one of the following:

    • Bituminous Plant Tester (formerly Bituminous Plant 1) (or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire - training will be provided)
    OR


    • Concrete Plant Tester (formerly Concrete Plant 1) (or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire - training will be provided).

    IF THE POSITIONS ARE NOT FILLED AT TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR LEVEL, THEY MAY BE FILLED AT THE TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST LEVEL BY UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
    The level of experience to perform this job at the
    TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST level can be achieved with:


    • One year of experience in a combination of any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.
    OR


    • A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

      (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).


    REQUIRED FOR BOTH CLASSIFICATION LEVELS:

    · Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

    • A valid Class D Driver's License with no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years AND the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver - Class B license with no air brake restrictions and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire (training will be provided).

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Both Concrete Plant Tester (formerly Concrete Plant 1) and Bituminous Plant Tester (formerly Bituminous Plant 1).

    Physical Requirements


    The physical demands of this job will vary, but may require the ability to joint lift up to 150 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects of various weights.

    This job also may require walking, moving, standing, to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

    This job may require strenuous physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.

    For a complete list of physical requirements, please contact Valerie Ringhofer at or Kim Rice at


    Additional Requirements
    It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment.

    The background check may consist of the following components:


    • Sema4 Records Check
    • Criminal History Check
    • Employee Reference Check
    • Education/License Verification
    • Driver's License Verification

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

    We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

    As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.

    If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email .

    Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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