Construction Materials Tester (EPSA III) - Lamar Job at Colorado Staffing in Lam

Construction Materials Tester (EPSA III) - Lamar

Salary: $48,432.00 - $53,268.00 Annually

Location: Lamar, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: HAA-50003726-12/25

Department: Department of Transportation

Opening Date: 12/22/2025

Closing Date: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information: Misty.Valles@state.co.us

Hiring Pay Rate: The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

About the Position

This position, located in Lamar, supports engineers in materials testing, construction inspection, and field data collection. You'll get certified to perform industry standard testing procedures and use specialized equipment to take measurements, analyze samples, and record results. The position ensures contractors' work complies with approved plans, specifications, and construction requirements. This position is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail and an interest in engineering and quality control.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the sampling and field testing of materials incorporated on assigned, multiple construction projects. Collect test materials, run appropriate tests, and conduct analyses. Report any abnormal results to the project engineer.
• Schedule and perform the materials sampling and testing at facilities located in the field to ensure that materials placed on construction projects are in conformance with contract specifications and industry standards.
• Acquire and maintain certifications for asphalt, concrete, and soils testing including: LabCAT, ACI (Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician), WAQTC materials testing, and Radiological Safety & Nuclear Gauge Operation
• Assist with monitoring consultants who perform the necessary testing for various projects.
• Conduct inspection of construction methods, procedures, and materials utilized to assure that the final construction product meets all specifications and standards and is in conformance with engineering details.
• Provide basic interpretation of plans and specifications for the contractor and refer contractor to project engineer for any corrective actions that need to be taken.
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of work performed by the contractor using measuring devices, calculators, and computers.
• Provide office engineering support by checking project pay items documentation, posting quantities in computer database, checking contractor payrolls, recording contractor manpower and equipment, and monitoring daily traffic control.
• Use established procedures to compile information acquired through site surveys and research efforts. This assists the creation of a complete set of plans for a highway construction project.
• Use computer aided drafting programs, earthwork programs, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized design programs to organize the data for a construction project into a useful set of project plans.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Your schedule will primarily be 7:00 am 4:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday. Approximately 85% spent in the field, 15% spent in the office. Workdays/hours may change depending on the project. Night, holiday, and weekend work may be required during construction. Travel in and around the state to project sites, training, meeting and conferences is expected. Required to operate CDOT vehicles. Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment as needed. Work in close proximity to heavy traffic. Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet. Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials Radioactivity, Nuclear Testing Gauge

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following:

• working in building or skilled trades (e.g. welder, utilities, electrician, carpenter)
• performing quality control and/or quality assurance duties
• assisting in the design of construction plans
• monitoring construction projects
• conducting materials testing
• inspecting projects

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education in engineering, construction management, mathematics, or other relevant coursework will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (Transcripts and / or official NACES Reports are required)

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Within 2 years of hire, LabCAT, ACI (Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician), WAQTC materials testing, and Radiological Safety & Nuclear Gauge Operation certifications are required and to be maintained.

On-call

Shift work

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Certification in ACI A and B, WAQTC and CAPA;
• Working knowledge of engineering design standards;
• Experience inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications;
• Working knowledge of materials testing processes, principles, and best practices;
• Experience testing or assisting with the testing of asphalt, concrete, soil, and aggregates;
• Knowledge of and experience in reading and interpreting engineering design and construction project plans;
• Knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD);
• Experience on transportation related projects;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong sense of teamwork and focus on being an integral and contributing teammate;
• Eagerness to learn;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong time management skills;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative