The Support Services Section contains many areas within the Lab which are vital to its day to day operation.
The Machine Shop performs a variety of specialized work duties such as: machining samples for testing, fabricating machining and welding of materials for various work projects, preventative maintenance of test equipment and repair of testing equipment. It also provides support to other areas of the Support Services Section as well as other sections within the Lab. Other Departments and Districts within ODOT have relied on the machine shop as well.
The Nuclear Lab is staffed by one technician who is responsible for all aspects of maintenance, repair, inventory and safety of equipment which uses or houses radioactive materials that are used or stored by ODOT.
The Shipping, Receiving and Supply area is responsible for receiving and processing testing materials samples, incoming and outgoing packages, incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining office supplies as well as testing forms for the Lab and the Districts.