BITUMINOUS PLANT TECHNICIAN I - III JOB ID 46412
BITUMINOUS PLANT TECHNICIAN I - III (Job ID: 46412)
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Materials and Research
5 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH
BITUMINOUS PLANT TECHNICIAN I - III
Position #19833
37.5 Hours per Week
The starting pay range for this position is as follows:
Bituminous Plant Technician I= $15.93 - $20.80 per hour
Bituminous Plant Technician II= $17.81 - $23.39 per hour
Bituminous Plant Technician III= $19.96 - $26.41 per hour
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials and Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Bituminous Plant Technician I, II or III.
SUMMARY:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I: To assist overseeing and monitoring daily production of bituminous paving mixtures and inspection of equipment for compliance with design and quality control standards.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II: To oversee and monitor daily production of bituminous paving mixtures and to perform technical duties involving the testing of materials produced for construction projects and inspection of equipment for compliance with design and quality control standards.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III: To oversee and monitor daily production of bituminous paving mixtures and to perform technical duties involving the testing of materials produced for construction projects and inspection of equipment for compliance with design and quality control standards. To sample and test bituminous material properties for use in calculating pay factors for QC/QA engineering projects.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: Two years of experience as an Engineering Aide, one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.
Experience: No experience required.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to transportation for use in statewide travel if required for performing engineering field work. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. NETTCP (New England Transportation Technician Certification Program) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician within eighteen (18) months from date of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional night and out of town work will be required. Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders.
FURTHER INFORMAITON ON ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II AND III ON FULL POSTING AT WWW.NHG.OV
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
Performs sampling and acceptance testing to AASHTO Standards at asphalt plants as required under the FHWA quality assurance and NHDOT QC/QA program.
Ensures the use of appropriate materials, verifies batch weights, and monitors the delivery for uniformity in the production of bituminous mixtures.
Completes a Bituminous Materials report of the daily test results and quantities of the material produced and submits them to the Unit Supervisor.
Samples and tests newly produced bituminous mixtures on NHDOT construction projects.
Samples liquid asphalt at the plant for testing at the central laboratory.
Files a Daily Paving Plant Report relative to all the days' activities.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:
Performs sampling and acceptance testing to AASHTO Standards at asphalt plants as required under the FHWA quality assurance and NHDOT QC/QA program.
Ensures the use of appropriate materials, verifies batch weights, and monitors the delivery for uniformity in the production of bituminous mixtures.
Completes a Bituminous Materials report of the daily test results and quantities of the material produced and submits them to the Unit Supervisor.
Samples and tests freshly placed bituminous mixtures on NHDOT construction projects.
Samples liquid asphalt at the plant for testing at the central laboratory.
Completes a Daily Paving Plant Report relative to all the days' activities.
Establishes job mix formulas in asphalt plants consistent with the approved central lab design.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:
Performs sampling and acceptance testing to AASHTO Standards at asphalt plants as required under the FHWA quality assurance and NHDOT QC/QA program.
Oversees field-testing of bituminous mixtures to check conformance with contract specifications.
Ensures the use of appropriate materials, verifies batch weights, and monitors the delivery for uniformity in the production of bituminous mixtures.
Performs annual inspections of asphalt plants that supply bituminous mixtures to NHDOT construction projects to ensure compliance with Standard Specifications.
Establishes job mix formulas in asphalt plants consistent with approved central lab design.
Completes a daily report of bituminous materials containing test results and quantities of material produced at the plant, along with a Daily Paving Plant Report relative to all the day's activities at the plant. Reports are submitted to the Unit Supervisor.
Samples and tests freshly placed bituminous mixtures on NHDOT construction projects.
Samples liquid asphalt at the plant for testing at the central laboratory.
Makes recommendations to the Engineer to halt production if the bituminous mixture does not meet contract specifications.
Train field construction staff in proper sampling procedures used on QC/QA projects.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov.
For further information please contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator, at (603) 271-3151 or at Bureau42@dot.nh.gov .
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964