Material/Process Inspector I

Performs material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.

• Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs.

• Maintains and calibrates equipment.

• Performs tests and inspection duties.
• Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
• Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
• Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.
• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have or obtain SB101 and SB 201 certification with in 6 months of hire.

  
Competencies:

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

Conditions of Employment:
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• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.