State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Materials Technician 2 (37.5 Hour) (8627LS)

$30.64-$41.71 Hourly / $2,297.51-$3,127.86 BiWeekly /
$59,965.00-$81,637.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of field and/or laboratory tasks in the physical and chemical testing of construction, maintenance, and other materials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Transportation Materials Technician 3 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews requests for and performs more advanced chemical and/or physical tests and analyses of the following materials: paints, asphalts, petroleum, concrete, and plastic products, expansion joints, cable fittings, rope, fuel oil, grease, varnish, bituminous mixtures, guide rail posts, sand, stone, steel, cement, seeds, soils, fertilizers, and herbicides; 
  • Inspects the manufacturing procedures, equipment, and final products of such sources of supply as quarries, steel fabrication plants, concrete pipe plants, and bituminous and prestressed concrete plants; 
  • Calibrates and maintains testing machines and laboratory apparatus and equipment; 
  • Standardizes solutions and reagents; 
  • Determines whether materials conform with state, federal, and project specifications; 
  • Reviews shop drawings; 
  • Performs calculations and maintains records of observations and test results; 
  • Assists in researching new materials or modifications of old materials; 
  • Discusses problems, changes, and new procedures with producers; 
  • Prepares reports and graphs of completed tests; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the principles and practices of physical and/or chemical testing of construction materials; 
    • research methods; 
    • manufacturing procedures and properties of construction materials and their uses; 
    • standard laboratory equipment and techniques; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • perform materials tests; 
    • calibrate and maintain testing equipment; 
    • standardize reagents; 
    • utilize computer software; 
    • perform mathematical calculations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in chemical and/or physical testing, analysis, or inspection of 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 two (2) years for an Associate's degree.
  • For state employees one (1) year of experience in materials testing at the level of a Transportation Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise and heavy traffic.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

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JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

LS 18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Materials Technician 2 (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group LS 18 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-041

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/07/2024

CLASS: 8627LS; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 3/8/2024;