Materials Engineering Assistant

Salary : $28.72 - $48.10 Hourly

Location : Weber County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 46730

Agency : 810 Department of Transportation

Unit : 1266 DOT R1 Materials Lab Admin

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Michelle Boone, mboone1@utah.gov

# of Openings : 1

Location : UDOT Region One,166 Southwell St.,Ogden, UT 84404

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Schedule Code Description : This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

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EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the Materials Engineering Assistant(Engineering Technician IV) position in Region One.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example. This position assists the engineering staff in the supervision of technicians and processes involved in testing materials used in the construction and maintenance of transportation systems.

Principal Duties

As a Materials Engineering Assistant, you will :

• Manage the Laboratory in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Maintain an accessible testing queue for sample tracking and management. Report dates received and completed accurately.
• Review all asphalt mix designs in Masterworks prior to forwarding to the Materials Engineer for approval.
• Keep Materials Engineer informed of labs tests and copy him on results.
• Perform all laboratory equipment maintenance on schedule and ensure that the laboratory equipment is well-kept and maintained in good order.
• Oversee and participate in laboratory cleaning and maintenance.
• Improve customer service by minimizing testing result turnaround time.
• Maintain partnering relationships with customers / suppliers (respectful communication is important).
• Maintain or improve turnaround time in all categories.
• Arrive daily by the scheduled time and remain productive during all work hours.
• Report time accurately, and report time before leaving work at the end of the work week.
• Provide support for the maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Participate in statewide Region Materials Technician Meetings.
• Delegate and cooperate with the Laboratory Technician III.
• Provide support to the entire team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualified candidate is someone who has :

Aggregate (AgTT Plus) or (AgTT),

What's in it for you?

Aside from continuing to work for one of the nation's best DOTs, you get the opportunity to advance your career and prove yourself as a leader.

The Agency

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Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Are you a current UDOT employee?

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This position requires 24-hour, 7-days-a-week availability, overtime, and varied work schedules including rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends depending on inclement weather, job assignment, and emergencies. Are you able to work this type of schedule?

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Selected applicant must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Are you able to safely perform this function?

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Which of the following have you completed? Please upload and attach a copy of your certifications to this application.

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Which of the following do you have a current certification in (check all that apply) :

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How many years of experience do you have in the construction and / or materials testing fields?

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How many months of experience do you have inspecting transportation construction projects?

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How many months of experience do you have training / leading / supervising other technicians?

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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as : spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, (including in-laws and step relatives) or cohabitating employees.

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