City and County of San Francisco

Materials Testing Aide (#5304)

$34.21-$41.59 Hourly / $5,930.00-$7,209.00 Monthly / $71,162.00-$86,502.00 Yearly


Definition

Under immediate supervision, performs routine, nonprofessional duties in the labor-ator7 and field concerned with soils, concrete, steel, and construction materials testing. Requires responsibility for: Following instructions; making calculations; making and keeping simple records. Nature of field work involves considerable physical effort and exposure to the elements.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Collects soils samples in the field; assists, under immediate supervision in making soils tests to determine if proper materials or compaction of earth fill is being secured; tests other construction materials in accordance with instructions.

2. Keeps testing equipment in clean and good condition; cleans testing labor-atory.

3. Makes calculations and keeps simple records of tests performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires general knowledge and intelligence, and the ability to follow simple-instructions and learn the methods and procedures utilized in the various phases of soils testing work.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high school, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; possession of a valid current California driver's license.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 5304; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;