Highway Materials Lab Tester

About the Role

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Highway Materials Lab Tester. This position offers hands-on laboratory experience working with asphalt materials to ensure the quality of materials used to build and maintain Pennsylvania roads.

Description of Work

This position performs laboratory testing and analysis of asphalt materials to support transportation projects and research activities. Duties include:

• Sample Preparation: Prepare asphalt samples for laboratory testing and evaluation.
• Material Testing: Perform testing procedures using established industry and department standards.
• Results Reporting: Document and report test findings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Equipment Verification: Check calibrations, maintain equipment, and monitor testing performance.
• Quality Compliance: Follow quality management procedures that support accreditation requirements.
• Laboratory Support: Clean work areas, maintain storage locations, and assist with related laboratory activities.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• No telework option.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal Government job title); OR
• One year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects AND graduation from high school; OR
• An Associate's Degree in a civil engineering technology or closely related field; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to disqualification.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including supplemental questions, serves as your exam.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided on your application.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.