Materials Sampler and Tester at Texas Department of Transportation

Materials Sampler and Tester - ( 2601636 ) Position Information

Come join our team and assist in laboratory and materials testing for ongoing construction and maintenance projects. The ideal candidate is a team player that has experience in, or is eager to learn, materials testing procedures for roadway work in a laboratory environment. Our candidate may also work on project inspection teams in the field, working with our contractors and business partners to improve the safety and mobility of our roadways.

Salary Grade/Range

Position Title Grade/Salary

Materials/Process Inspector I

B18: $45,521.00 - $71,055.00 /year

Minimum Salary : 45,521.00

Maximum Salary : 71,055.00

Pay Basis : Yearly

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations : Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift : Day Job

Shift Details : 40 flexible hours per week

Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy

equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; and helping the public during emergency

situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require

frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties

Material Process/Inspector I

• Conducts pavement evaluations in the field
• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers
• Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs
• Maintains and calibrates equipment
• Performs tests and inspection duties.
• Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems
• Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

• HMA Plant Spec-IA

• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101

• Aggregate Prop Spec Agg101

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably has knowledge of material testing.

Competencies

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to noise

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• In some instances nights & weekends will be required, should be flexible in work schedule. Must become certified in the following certifications within six months: Level1A, AGG101, SB101, and SB103.

Job : Laboratory/Materials

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Non-Management

Job Posting : Jul 8, 2026, 11:46:56 AM

Unposting Date : Jul 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I

State Job Code/s : 2127

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information