AOT Technical Apprentice VI - Bituminous Concrete Unit

at State of Vermont in Barre, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) has an exciting opportunity in the Construction & Materials Bureau for an independent thinking, problem solving person.

The Bituminous Concrete Unit's Field Group is seeking two Technical Apprentices to join their team. The Field Group is responsible for the application of Quality Assurance at HMA producer facilities and at the Agency's central laboratory in Berlin. This work includes conducting materials acceptance sampling and testing, oversite and review of Quality Control testing and results, and inspection of HMA production facilities and laboratories. This work in performed at a variety of locations throughout Vermont and our neighboring states, and comes with a high degree of independence when conducting field work.

It is anticipated that these positions will work approximately 40 hours per week for the construction season.

Duties are performed in office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. May be required on occasion to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough, wooded and/or steep terrain, or travel in boats. Field work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards and construction sites during all weather conditions. Duties may require exposure to extreme weather conditions.