Engineering Technician I/II-Materials Lab

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Job Description Summary
Pay Range: Engineering Tech I: $24.23 - $30.73 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG23 Step 1-13)

Pay Range: Engineering Tech II: $28.87-$36.91 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG24 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: Engineering Tech I: $24.23 - $25.71 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG23 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Hiring Range: Engineering Tech II: $28.87 - $30.63 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG24 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Position Closes: Open Until Closed with weekly reviews starting 10/20/25

There is one Engineering Technician I/II-Materials Lab opening with the Yakima County Roads Division. This position primarily is responsible for providing field project administration, contract compliance, quality control and approving/testing of materials for County capital improvement projects.

Engineering Technician I is an Entry-Level position.
Engineering Technician II is a Journey-Level position.

Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Position.

Education & Experience:

Engineering Technician I:

High School or (G.E.D.) AND Two (2) years of relevant work experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Engineering Technician II:

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Engineering, Surveying or related field AND Four (4) years of relevant work experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

(Note: Applicants with equivalent education and or experience must provide a detailed explanation.)

Required:

Ability to obtain certification for Nuclear Densometer within one year of employment.

Valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested.

Successful completion of a general employment verification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.23 - $36.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $31