Department of Transportation
Job Posting: MREA
Job Description and Duties
Perform sampling and testing of construction materials for all phases of roadway design and construction projects. This sampling and testing include, but are not limited to Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) samples, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) samples, and soil samples such as structure backfill, aggregate base, shoulder backing, and lime or cement treated soil to verify that the HMA, PCC, soil and aggregate materials meet the requirements of State Standard Specifications. The sampling and testing methods are according to AASHTO and CTM and the incumbent will be trained for and receive CTM and AASHTO Certifications as necessary for all required test method. He/She is required to operate testing equipment such as a compactor, press, shaker, pulverizer and stabilometer for running the above tests. Prepare Job Mix Formula (JMF) report by performing data analysis and calculations. Complete CEM 3513 form for JMF test results and verification. Use Data Interchange for Materials Engineering (DIME) to enter data and prepare online JMF reports. Creates databases to keep track of samples and testing progress and report the status. Assists with material testing to determine HMA (including Open Graded and Rubberized) and PCC designs, Cement Treated Base mix designs, and Lime or Cement treated soil mix design for Construction Contracts. Performs engineering computations to evaluate test data by using volumetric property of the aggregates for backward calculation to ensure Contractor's operations are in compliance with the plans and specifications. Assists with investigative work on transportation engineering materials. Responsible for taking necessary steps to acquire the lab AMRL and Caltrans IA certifications. Perform preliminary calibration and maintenance of testing equipment as necessary. In addition, incumbent will be required to ensure equipment is scheduled for routine maintenance, coordinate supplies for each project and communicate with Maintenance or Construction to schedule required work. Assists with training of other staff on various laboratory tests. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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