Description

Transportation Materials Technician 3 (40 Hour)
Recruitment #251124-8626FE-001

Location
New Haven, CT

Date Opened
12/2/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$76,039 - $109,803/year
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
12/12/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
 
Do you want to have a part in making CT roads safer? 
If so, we encourage you read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals for a Transportation Materials Technician 3 position in the Division of Construction Operations, Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) for District 3 Laboratory located in New Haven, CT. 

WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTSMonday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: New Haven
In the P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
THE ROLE
The Transportation Materials Technician 3 position resides in the Aggregates Section of MESU. The role involves working lead responsibilities supporting the Department’s statewide materials evaluation, qualification, and testing programs. This includes:
Providing day-to-day direction and oversight to lower level MESU staff performing materials testing, sampling, and inspection work.
Performing and reviewing testing and inspection activities involving aggregates, hydraulic-cement concrete, bituminous materials, and related construction materials. 
Conducting aggregate qualification evaluations, concrete assurance testing, coordinating and conducting ready-mix concrete plant inspections, aggregate source approvals, and ongoing materials testing and inspection activities applicable to the quality assurance programs for materials acceptance and independent assurance. 
Supporting construction project personnel regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials, verifying compliance, and ensuring proper documentation of test data.
Reviewing and recommending improvements to MESU testing and reporting methods. 
Overseeing lower level MESU staff use of the Department’s construction/materials systems, including AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials (AWP), SiteManager, and the Construction Document Management System (COMPASS). 
Maintaining and calibrating equipment and assisting higher level employees with purchasing of materials testing equipment. 
Preparing test reports, maintaining records, and ensuring standard operating procedures are met within the unit. 
Performing related duties as required to support the mission of the Division of Construction Operations.
ABOUT DOT
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.
Selection Plan
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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 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: 

Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
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.
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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@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 ofphysical 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;
Considerableskills in performing calculations;
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to perform chemical and/or physical tests and analyses;
Ability tocalibrate equipment and standardize reagents;
utilize computer software;
lead.

Requirements

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
Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, and creating graphs, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using SiteManager, AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials (AWP), & COMPASS.
Experience performing mathematical computations, preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports, and reviewing producer documents such as quality control plans, batch tickets, delivery tickets, component logs, and test reports.
Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels.
Experience with hydraulic cement concrete and aggregates production and testing. 
Experience coordinating and scheduling work assignments in a materials testing laboratory to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing responsibilities.
Experience applying standards for testing or inspecting construction materials commonly used in transportation-related projects, including those published by ASTM and AASHTO.
Possession of the Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) Concrete Technician, NETTCP Soils and Aggregate Lab Technician, ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade I Certifications or equivalent.
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.