Testing Laboratory Assistant Technician

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $17.69 - $24.27 per hour (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Materials Testing & Exploration 

Location: Bangor, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1983     

Opening Date: November 8, 2024

Closing Date: November 25, 2024

Job Description: 

This Assistant Technician position will be performing difficult and moderately complex engineering duties in a construction materials testing laboratory in our Materials Testing & Exploration Section. This position will be working with a small team in Bangor performing testing of Soils and Aggregate at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate semi-skilled personnel performing testing activities.  Work is performed under general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor

Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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,
• Standing for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance, and,
• Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements.

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.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.