Highway Materials Lab Tester (Materials Technician 1)

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Highway Materials Lab Tester (Materials Technician 1)

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48480-15520

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Lab Tstng Sctn

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

15520

Position Number

00254787

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

84814

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Construction and Materials, Materials Division, Laboratory Testing Section

Worksite Address

81 Lab Lane

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Email

ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Highway Materials Lab Tester at the Pennsylvania Department of TransportationJoin a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving. As a Highway Materials Lab Tester with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you help ensure our roads are safe and strong. You work with trusted test methods and modern equipment to make sure materials meet tough standards. Your work supports every driver and every community across the Commonwealth
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on testing highway materials and supporting a clean, safe, and well managed laboratory. You work with standard methods to produce reliable data and maintain equipment and records. As a Highway Materials Lab Tester, you will perform the following duties:Materials Testing: Perform tests on coarse and fine aggregates, anti skid material, and cement materials following AASHTO, ASTM, and PTM methods to generate accurate data for reviewQuality Standards: Execute testing with precision to meet ISO quality objectives for AASHTO re:source and CCRL proficiency samplesSample Preparation: Prepare and split aggregates for additional testing, transfers to Concrete or Chemistry sections, and petrographic analysisEquipment Care: Inspect, clean, and lubricate lab equipment on scheduled intervals and calibrate instruments to comply with AASHTO R 18 accreditationRecord Keeping: Maintain calibration and maintenance logs and keep the work area clean and orderlySafety And Compliance: Follow safety training and protocols, report incidents, support succession planning, uphold the Green Plan Policy, and adhere to FLSA work hoursInterested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation