Transportation Technician 3

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Technician 3 to join our team in Tumwater, WA!

• Performing complex asphalt material testing, assisting the Asphalt Testing Engineer and Asphalt Laboratory Engineer with day-to-day laboratory operations, including scheduling, training, instruction, and inspecting the work of non-permanent employees in the Liquid Asphalt Laboratory.
• Work with state-of-the-art equipment and test procedures while performing the most complex materials testing in the Liquid Asphalt Laboratory in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and WSDOT test procedures.
• Perform all test methods assigned to the Liquid Asphalt Laboratory
• Reduce, record, and interpret test data as well as assist the Asphalt Testing Engineer in maintaining equipment calibrations, verifications, maintenance, and associated records.
• Test AASHTO resource Proficiency Samples and participation in AASHTO resource onsite inspections.
• Conduct Nuclear Electronics Laboratory scheduling, calibration, repair, and maintenance of all nuclear density gauges statewide from late fall until early spring.
• Troubleshoot and repair nuclear gauges statewide as needed throughout the year.

• Laboratory Technical Expertise
• Material Handling & Safety
• Laboratory Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Task Management & Prioritization
• Data Interpretation & Technical Analysis
• Physical Ability & Equipment Handling

• Benefits
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Plan For Your Future
• Why WSDOT
• How to Apply

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!