Position Information

Come join our team of dedicated employees! Kaufman and Rockwall Counties are two of the fastest growing counties in the state of Texas, and our employees are dedicated to building and maintaining a reliable transportation system for traveling public! As a material technician within the Kaufman/Rockall Area Office Materials Laboratory, this position performs quality assurance testing of various materials used for highway construction and maintenance projects.

Salary Range for Each Position Level

Materials Technician I

B18 - $42,521 - $67,671/year

Materials Technician II

B19 - $45,243 - $72,408/year

Materials Technician III

B20 - $48,158 - $77,477/year

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Material Technician I, II, and III:

Performs advanced material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Material Technician I, II and III:

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspection
• Handles material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors
• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems
• Maintains a diary of inspection or test details
• Performs tests and inspection duties
• Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement
• Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems

Material Technician II and III:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel
• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences

Material Technician III:

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers and suppliers and field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Material Technician I, II, and III - High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

MT I = 6 years' experience; M T II = 7 years' experience; M T III = 8 years' experience

*Laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have or obtain certification in one of the listed HMA certifications within 12 months of date of hire:
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IA Cert
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IB Cert
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-II Cert

Competencies:

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures; Interpreting applicable information
• Conducting laboratory tests; Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems, ensuring consistency and clarity of information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must have or obtain certification in one of the above listed HMA certifications within 12 months of date of hire.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.