Materials and Pavement Smoothness Tech (EPST II) - Denver

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . CDOT for All CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. Description Of Job About the Position Join CDOT’s Materials and Geotechnical team and help support the construction and maintenance of Colorado’s transportation system. This position performs materials testing on soils, concrete, aggregates, and steel for CDOT projects and local agency projects throughout the region. You’ll also operate the inertial profiler and assist with High-Speed Profiling certification, helping ensure materials and roadway surfaces meet established quality standards. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following Perform laboratory testing on soils, concrete, aggregates, steel, and other construction materials for CDOT and local agency projects. Receive, process, track, and evaluate material samples and maintain accurate testing records and documentation. Review test results for accuracy and identify discrepancies, specification deviations, or samples requiring additional testing. Schedule and operate the inertial profiler throughout Colorado to measure pavement smoothness and support verification testing. Maintain the inertial profiler and other laboratory/testing equipment, including required maintenance, calibration, inspections, and documentation. Assist with CDOT’s annual High-Speed Profiling Certification Program, including course setup, measurements, and certification activities. Support CCRL/AASHTO laboratory accreditation activities and ensure testing equipment meets applicable requirements. Operate a forklift and assist with transporting, loading, unloading, and organizing materials, samples, equipment, and supplies. Complete required training and certifications and assist with research studies and other laboratory activities as assigned. Work Environment Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, with a potential for a flexible schedule Opportunity to work from home 1-3 days a week after training is completed Approximately 10% spent in the field, 90% spent in the office Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado Required to operate CDOT vehicles Required to occasionally lift up to lift 50 lbs. Required to occasionally be exposed to heavy traffic, hot/cold/wet weather conditions, varying terrain Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions,…

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