H1015 - Engineering Technician Materials Wage

H1015 - Engineering Technician Materials Wage

Bristol, VA, United States

• Job Identification 11818
• Job Category Engineering Technology
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 03:31 PM
• Locations BRISTOL DISTRICT OFFICE
• Job Schedule Part time
• Minimum Salary 21.78
• Maximum Salary 35.39
• Competency Model All Employee
• Job-Specific Insights What drives you? Whether it’s knowing your work makes a difference, tackling exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, championing change, or simply collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) offers something for everyone. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to key aspects of engineering while working in a dynamic team environment.
  
  This summer position provides valuable exposure to the diverse work that VDOT performs and prepares you for a future career in transportation. During the summer, you will gain hands‑on experience with real‑world job assignments, work closely with a diverse group of professionals, and receive structured training opportunities aligned with VDOT’s current and future workforce needs. Excited to start your career?
  
  Apply Today!
• Contact Name Kristi Kelley

Perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory. Perform inspections at plants and on projects. Compile and maintain test results and report findings. Maintain and operate testing equipment. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program area.

• Communication:
  Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations.
• Communication:
  Communicate with VDOT support staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations.
• Engineering Technology:
  Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment. Follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
• Field Monitoring and Inspection :
  Monitor and document materials placement techniques, testing, and equipment at project site. Assist field staff on proper testing procedures and preparation of samples for materials testing. Collect samples from project site. Compute and document test results. Assist with monitoring large concrete pours or asphalt paving that may require working at irregular hours.
• Laboratory testing :
  Conduct laboratory tests on material samples collected from project sites. Compute and document test results.
• Plant Monitoring and inspection:
  Inspect materials production and collect samples ist with plant laboratory inspections. Perform statistical sampling in accordance with VDOT quality assurance program. Input data and assist with data analysis and preparation of reports for distribution.
• Project Documentation:
  Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
• Project Documentation:
  Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
• Recordkeeping :
  Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for materials sampling and testing conducted in production plants, on project sites, and in the laboratory.
• Recordkeeping:
  Maintains accurate records for all project activities. Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements. Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures.

• Ability to analyze data and to draw logical conclusions based on analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability…