Transportation Materials Technician 3 (40 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment #260819-8626FE-001 Location Rocky Hill, CT Date Opened 8/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $79,889 - $115,363/year (•New State employees start at minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Do you want to help shape the future of transportation in CT? Read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Materials Technician 3 role within the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule:

Full-Time (40 Hour), First Shift, Monday - Friday

Location:

Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found

HERE. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

THE ROLE

In this role you will perform inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: Act as quality assurance inspector for precast and pre- stressed concrete structures. Assisting higher level employees with maintaining inspection records, databases, and software platform(s) needed for these activities. Determines whether precast and pre-stressed components conform with applicable specifications. Liaison between MESU and District inspection staff regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials. Examine approved shop drawings and other documentation needed for precast and pre-stressed concrete quality assurance inspection. Examine concrete batch records and mixture documentation for conformance with approved mix design information. Other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Meet Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits:

List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Resume Policy:

Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.

This documentation may include:

a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:

All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

DAS.SHRM

@ct.gov.

Salary Calculations:

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Note:

The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY

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Prepare For An Interview:

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Note:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS?

WE'RE

HERE TO HELP

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicole Frascatore via Nicole.

Frascatore@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in materials testing field and laboratory inspections, including inspections of bituminous plants, and chemical or physical testing and analysis of construction, maintenance, and other materials.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD:

As assigned by the supervisor, may distribute, prioritize, oversee and review work of a field or central laboratory staff; May provide staff training and assistance; May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations; May act as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs or other outside officials such as construction personnel, vendors and producers regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials; May recommend policies and standards; May prepare reports and correspondence of tests and analyses including graphs; Performs related duties as required.

ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL

Prepares recommendations regarding suitability of materials used in construction or maintenance of transportation systems; Establishes and maintains procedures; Performs assurance sampling and material inspections and testing; Assists in directing research on new materials or modification of old materials; May make recommendations concerning product certification in meeting specific contract specifications; May witness welder certification tests; May assist in the purchasing of instrumentation; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of physical and/or chemical properties, specifications, and uses of construction materials; principles and practices prescribed by the American Society for Testing Materials, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the federal government for chemical and physical testing of transportation construction and maintenance materials; Considerable skills in performing calculations; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to perform chemical and/or physical tests and analyses; Ability to calibrate equipment and standardize reagents; utilize computer software; lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials, including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement, and concrete cylinder tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of the ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade I Certifications or equivalent and/or PCI Level 1 Certification or equivalent. Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, creating graphs, and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience performing mathematical computations, preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports. Experience reviewing precast producer documents such as quality control plans, concrete batch tickets, shop drawings, and test reports. Experience with the review of material certificates, manufacturer self-certifications, and certified test results and application of the Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) requirements. Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels. Experience with hydraulic cement concrete components and mix properties. Experience with hydraulic cement concrete aggregates production and testing. Experience with standards for the testing or inspection of construction of materials or components typically used in transportation-related applications such as those developed and maintained by the ASTM International and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Experience reading plans and shop drawings.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

NUCLEAR

DENSITY UNIT

Incumbents in this class may serve as the Department's Radiation Safety Officer and be designated to hold a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION SECTION

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Certified Welding Inspector Certificate and/or Nondestructive Testing Level III Certification in accordance with procedures set forth by the American Welding Society for nondestructive testing. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes, chemicals, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise or heavy traffic. CONCLUSION