• Materials Laboratory Technician

    City of Detroit (Detroit, MI)


    Materials Laboratory Technician

     

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    Materials Laboratory Technician

     

    Salary

     

    $38,842.00 - $40,211.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

     

    Job Type

     

    Certified-Regular Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    20251252021DPWPA

    Department

     

    Dept of Public Works

     

    Division

     

    General Inspection

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/05/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Continuous

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    2200-Association of Professional Construction Insp

     

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    + Benefits

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    Description

    Under general supervision, working alone or with an assistant in a laboratory or in the field, performs standardized laboratory tests on a variety of highway materials and soils.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    1. Conducts standardized tests on highway materials and soil samples to determine such

     

    properties as specific gravity, viscosity, ductility, plastic limit and index, demulsibility,

     

    shrinkage ratio and limit, softening point, melting point, penetration, porosity, and

     

    compaction characteristics.

     

    2. Performs sieve analyses, oxidation recovery tests, abrasion tests, soundness loss tests,

     

    bitumen, carbon, and moisture content tests, unconfined compression tests, transverse shear

     

    tests, visual inspection tests, penetrometer tests, etc.

     

    3. Instructs others in testing procedures.

    4. Records test data.

    5. Performs routine calculations.

    6. Lays out and drafts sub-soil profiles.

    7. Acts as a leader of a crew engaged in cutting paving samples from streets.

    8. Locates points in streets at which paper course separators have been placed by measuring

     

    predetermined points.

     

    9. Lays out and divides sample rectangles for cutting.

    10. Preserves samples for analysis.

    11. Ensures sampling equipment is maintained in proper operating condition.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School graduation or GED; coursework in chemistry and physics preferred,

    Qualifications (Preferred)

    One year of experience in testing samples of soil and highway materials.

     

    Supplemental Information

    Evaluation Plan

    + Interview: 70%

    + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

    + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

    Additional points may be awarded for:

    + Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

    + Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

    LRD: 09/02/2025

    EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

    The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

    HEALTH

    + Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

    + Dental

    + Vision

    INSURANCE

    + Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

    + Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

    PAID TIME OFF

    + Sick Leave

    + Vacation

    + Holidays

    OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

    The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

    RETIREMENT BENEFITS

    City Employees Retirement System

    As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

     

    • Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

     

    - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

     

    - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

     

    • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

     

    - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

     

    • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

     

    ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

     

    Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

     

    01

     

    Have you graduated from High School or obtained your GED?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    How many years have you worked in a Construction Materials Laboratory?

     

    + None

    + Less than one

    + At least one year or more

    + More than one year

    + More than two years

     

    03

     

    Do you have any current certificates directly related to Materials Laboratory Technician?

     

    + Yes

    + No

    Required Question

    Employer

     

    City of Detroit

     

    Address

     

    Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

     

    Website

     

    http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

     

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