Assistant Technician - Testing Laboratory

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

1d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field
• an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree