Laboratory Technician

• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Posted on

10/15/2026

• Full-time

Location

BROOKLYN

• Exam may be required

Department

RRM (Hamilton Plant)

Salary range: $57,323.00 – $84,334.00

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Job Description

The Roadway Repair & Maintenance (RRM) Asphalt Plant Laboratories provide quality control and quality assurance services for NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) asphalt plants and vendor-supplied materials. Laboratory activities include testing asphalt mixtures, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), aggregates, asphalt binder, and other raw materials; evaluating materials for compliance with NYC DOT specifications and ASTM standards; and supporting research, development, and implementation of sustainable paving technologies.

Under the direction of laboratory and supervisory staff, the Laboratory Technician performs laboratory and field testing to evaluate the quality, consistency, and performance of asphalt and related materials. Duties include sampling and testing materials, conducting quality-control and quality-assurance tests, accurately recording and analyzing test results, identifying and reporting deviations from specifications, and assisting with investigations of out-of-specification materials and production issues. The Technician also conducts field inspections and sampling, assists with research and testing of new and recycled paving materials and sustainable technologies, and supports the preparation of technical reports, testing records, and laboratory procedures.

The Laboratory Technician maintains laboratory equipment and facilities, follows established safety and quality-control procedures, and assists with special assignments, research projects, emergency testing, and production-related investigations. The position requires effective communication and coordination with asphalt plant personnel, laboratory and engineering staff, Quality Control personnel, contractors, vendors, and other NYC DOT personnel.

To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #804185. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Work Location: 448 Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232

Hour: 35 Hours Per Week

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SPECI - 22306

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, planning or mathematics or one of the physical sciences; or

2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 4 years of full-time experience performing technical work on traffic programs and citywide transportation studies; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience dealing with Local, State and Federal Environmental Laws and Regulations. Knowledge of Asphalt plants operations, skilled in undertaking of avoiding pollution (of waterways and air), enhancing safety, performing pest control, and ensuring federal and state compliance and interactions Agencies, contractors, and consultants. Safe roads and streets as mandated by the City Charter, Chapter 71, Sect. 2093. This position is directly related to maintaining and improving health and safety: Ensures proper actions are taken to control/reduce pollution ensure that employees adhere to NYS DEC, NYC DEP, EPA and OSHA safety regulations. Ensure that production of asphalt does not contaminate surrounding soil and waterways. Preference will be given to candidates who have a driver's license valid in the State of New York.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

804185

Posted until

10/29/2026

Title code

22306

Civil service title

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SPECI

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Laboratory Technician

• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

448 Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn

• Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

Laboratory Technician