BITUMINOUS PLANT TECHNICIAN I - III

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials & Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Bituminous Plant Technician I - III.

SUMMARY :

Bituminous Plant 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.

Bituminous Plant 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.

Bituminous Plant 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bituminous Plant Technician I:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Two (2) years of' experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education 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/or access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

NETTCP (New England Transportation Technician Certification Program) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician.

Occasional night and out of town work will be required.

Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be capable of and willing to learn AASHTO/ASTM test procedures and be certified as an inspector.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: NETTCP (New England Transportation Technician Certification Program) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician within eighteen (18) months of hiring.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Eng Tech to Level 3 (17302002BGA01)

For promotion from 17-3020 Engineering Technician 1 job title to 17-2030 Engineering Technicia-2, job title the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bituminous Plant Technician II:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician, at least one (1) year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.

Experience: One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician.

Occasional night and out of town work will be required.

Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Applicant must be capable of and willing to learn AASHTO/ASTM test procedures.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician within 18 months of hiring.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Eng Tech to Level 4 (17302003BGA01

For promotion from 17-2030 Engineering Technician-2 job title to 17-2030 Engineering Technician-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bituminous Plant Technician III:

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one (1) year of required work experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two (2) years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician II. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one (1) year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician.

Occasional night and out of town work will be required.

Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

Trainee Option : Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be capable of and willing to learn AASHTO/ASTM test procedures and be certified as an inspector.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain New England Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician within eighteen (18) months from date of employment.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Bituminous Plant 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.

Bituminous Plant 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.

Bituminous Plant Technician III:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

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 Daniel ‘DJ’ Garber, Recruitment & Retention Specialist, at (603) 271-8026 or Daniel.J.Garber@dot.nh.gov

For further information please contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator, at (603) 271-3151 or 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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

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: 12.87% 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

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