NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Materials Technician 4
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join the Iowa Department of Transportation as a Materials Technician 4. The role involves performing quality assurance testing on construction materials and ensuring compliance with industry standards, while also providing technical support and communication with various stakeholders.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Receive, check-in and prioritize samples from the field
Perform quality assurance testing on construction materials such as
General Test Lab – curing compounds, plastic pipe, geosynthetic fabrics, etc
Metals Lab – high strength fasteners, prestressing cable, reinforcing steel, etc
Operate and maintain manual and computer controlled universal testing machines
Record test results in our electronic database
Maintain compliance with ASTM, AASHTO and other standards
Provide technical support and communication by handling inquiries from Iowa DOT personnel, vendors, and contractors
Qualification
Required
Five years of full-time work experience in the sampling and testing of materials, and/or inspection of highway construction and maintenance projects; and/or bridge construction and maintenance projects
Three years of full-time work experience (as described in number one) and a total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where 30 thirty semester hours or equivalent of college, university or technical school course work with an emphasis in engineering, metallurgy, geology, or chemistry equals one year of full-time experience
Three years of full-time work experience (as described in number one) and an Associate of Applied Science degree, a certificate, or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited community college
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural or transportation engineering or in engineering management and one-year experience as described in number one above
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Materials Technician 3 or Highway Technician Senior
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described
Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment
If a CDL is not required, designated positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License
In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol program
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
Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required
Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments
Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment
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 variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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