Technician - Concrete Testing Lab (24-72-3)

Location: Bangor, Maine, United StatesMaine Department of TransportationSalary : $21.54 - $30.14 per hour ( Salary Schedule )Office/Bureau : Project Development - Materials Testing & ExplorationLocation : Bangor, MEPosition Number : 02500-0621Opening Date : September 11, 2024Closing Date : September 25, 2024Job Description:This is technical services work performing difficult and moderately complex engineering duties in a variety of lab, field, and office engineering specialties in our Concrete & Structures Testing Section at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory in Bangor, Maine.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Safely working with a small team to perform primarily compressive strength testing of concrete and related tests,Coring of pavement and concrete from roadways and bridges for testing,Lab equipment maintenance/calibration, andData entry and related activities.Certification with the American Concrete Institute as a Concrete Strength Testing Technician is desired. Candidates without certification will be trained with the expectation of becoming certified within 2 years of hire. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate semi-skilled personnel performing testing activities.Minimum Qualifications:To be minimally qualified for this position, candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:Five (5) years of experience in engineering – OR – an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering – OR – a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.Application Instructions:Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the

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jobs.DOT@maine.gov .Why join our team?No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).State employees are eligible for an

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