Plant Inspector​/Material Tester; TT, In-Training

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world’s longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Technician 3 In-Training position in our Urban Mobility, Access & Mega programs (UMAM) / I-405/SR 167 Program’s in Northwest Region. The program’s purpose is to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and support economic growth by expanding express toll lanes, constructing new interchanges and access ramps, and integrating highway improvements with regional transit systems. The program manages planning, design, construction, and corridor-wide coordination to ensure consistent, phased delivery of these high‑priority projects.

Duties are often physical in nature and often performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including inclement weather, heavy winds, and other hazards, during both daytime and nighttime. Perform duties next to high-volume, high-speed traffic. Perform duties low to the ground or at elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water. Operate equipment for materials testing. Perform duties and/or assist others in a confined environment.

Climb ladders. Stand and walk for extended periods of time. Traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain. Transport and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. Grasp and manipulate electronic components, equipment, assemblies, etc. Exposure to hazardous conditions, materials, chemicals, and products such as herbicides, gasoline, diesel, solvents, oils, lubricants, paint, and cleaners, as well as air quality hazards and hot asphalt that may be up to 350 degrees.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Drive to project sites in a state vehicle to transport up to 50 lbs. of materials, supplies, and equipment to perform tasks.
• Inspect Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) plant, by collecting material from the HMA plant.
• Perform materials testing in a lab and field.
• Collect samples and complete paperwork for the material tests performed and samples collected.
• Interpret highway construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Monitor the Design-Builder’s work for one or more major aspects of a project.
• Assist in all phases of structures inspection.
• Serve as responsible inspector for smaller, less complex work.
• Take measurements and calculate quantities on drainage pipes and conduits, retain wall rebars, luminaire, foundation rebar cages.
• Complete and submit Inspector Daily Reports, force account sheets, and other required documentation.

This is a Transportation Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in‑training” plan.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required
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• Materials Testing & Inspection: Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform complex asphalt, concrete, and aggregate tests; interprets results to ensure QA compliance.
• Sample Collection & Documentation: Demonstrates ability to perform or oversee sample collection; ensures accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Environmental Compliance: Demonstrates ability to apply environmental knowledge and monitor field activities for compliance with permits, contracts, and regulations; escalates significant issues appropriately.
• Equipment & Tool Use: Demonstrates ability to safely operate advanced lab and field equipment and ensure proper usage by others.
• Plan & Specification Interpretation & Field Measurements: Demon…