Materials Specialist-Precast​/Prestress

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date: mar 3, 2026

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requisition no:871130

agency: department of transportation

working title: materials specialist-precast/prestress -

hiring salary range: $2,317.11 biweekly / $60,244.86 annual

join fdot and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the florida transportation system.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

the mission of the florida department of transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

as a onefdot team, we serve the people of florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

materials specialist-precast/prestress / district one / district materials office

the position will be assigned precast/prestress plants that they will inspect on a certain frequency based on the type of plant to ensure compliance with fdot specifications. You will also review and process quality control plans for these plants on an annual basis. In addition, you will sample reinforcing steel from their plants, which is then provided to the state materials office, for testing.

Beyond that, you will provide technical support for their assigned plants in the event it is required. The position contributes to the department by ensuring that precast/prestress products used on departmental projects adhere to all applicable guidelines and specifications.

through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the onefdot team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of trrec: trust, relationships, respect, empowerment, and communication.

fdot encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

$51,208.13 - $66,269.35

a competitive area differential (cad) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.

perform field and/or laboratory testing in accordance with the applicable florida sampling and testing methods (fstm), american association of state highway and transportation officials (aashto) or american society of testing and materials (astm) test methods. Report results precisely in the appropriate database. Keep all testing equipment calibrated and in good working order.

inspect component materials for compliance with florida department of transportation (fdot) specifications. Inspect completed material or component materials for compliance with florida department of transportation (fdot) specifications. Inspect facility and operation for compliance with their quality control (qc) plan and specification requirements. Document and report findings.

review quality control plans, construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the department’s mission. Coordinate the review of the materials portion of the contractor’s qc plan. Provide clear comments as…