Materials Technician - Auditor; Atlantic

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

District 4 Materials Office, Atlantic

7:15 AM - 4:00 PM, hours may vary, some daily travel, some overnight travel required, some overtime, some nights, weekends and holidays possible.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Review methods and techniques used in construction and building trade fields, includes knowledge of plan, standard specifications, and special provisions of the employing agency.
• Perform project audits as they relate to materials incorporation as active construction is ongoing and previously completed projects.
• Review project submittals for proper sampling and testing frequencies for HMA, PCC, Aggregate, Fabricated items, and approved products, etc. This includes evaluation of compliance with federal requirements.
• Verify mathematical accuracy of all quantities calculated “by hand”.
• Maintain an inventory of active projects and the status of final payment.
• Review project records and documents for timely submittal, accuracy, and completeness during the construction period, including but is not limited to review and approval of subcontractor requests, contractor progress payments, external vouchers, and contract modifications.

• Possess and maintain a minimum of a Class C non-commercial Driver's License.
• Must possess (or be able to obtain) and maintain required certifications for sampling and testing materials and operation of specialized equipment as required by the DOT's Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction - for this position:
  Aggregate Sampler & Aggregate Technician, PCC Level I & II, HMA Level I, and Profilometer.
• Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the AA/EEO Officer at: aa-eeo

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

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