Job Description
CHIEF MATERIALS TECHNICIAN
JOB CODE 19180
| Effective Date: | 12/92A |
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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform highly specialized and complex paraprofessional materials testing work and direct Senior Materials Technicians, Materials Technicians, or Materials Aides engaged in various technical duties in the field and laboratory. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Civil Engineer III or Materials Supervisor who evaluates performance based upon results obtained.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs construction materials quality testing in the field and laboratory;
- Employs testing apparatus such as scales, nuclear gauges, compression machines, sieves, and other laboratory equipment;
- Notifies appropriate personnel when sampling indicates failure in product quality;
- Records test results and compares them with applicable standards;
- Assists in the inspection and testing of asphalt produced at various plants for use on City controlled projects;
- Computes percentages, ratios, and proportions of product quality in order to prepare engineering reports and analyses;
- Assists in training Senior Materials Technicians, Materials Technicians or Materials Aides in quality control tests and reporting;
- Keeps project inspector informed as to status of tests performed;
- Serves as the lead worker on major projects by coordinating the work of assigned employees;
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Properties, characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of materials, items or products used in public works construction.
- Materials testing.
- Basic construction methods and techniques.
- Standard detail and specifications.
- Use of basic laboratory materials testing equipment.
- Exercise sound judgment in completing assignments.
- Compile detailed information and arrange in prescribed order for records.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
- Observe, compare or monitor data and objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating standards.
- Work around testing equipment that employs a radioactive source using only normal protective equipment.
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
- Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position to use laboratory equipment.
- Perform higher level mathematical calculations such as calculus, algebra, and trigonometry using a calculator.
- Make decisions in normal routine situations in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies.
- Comprehend and make inferences from materials written in the English language.
- Climb ladders or steps to get into and out of trenches at construction sites.
- Moves objects weighing 50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet).
- Work irregular shifts, weekends or holidays.
Additional Requirements:
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending on work assignment, location, or shift.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five years of experience in
materials quality control engineering work. Other combinations
of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements
may be substituted.