Field Project Technician (Entry Level Civil Engineering)-Billings
Field Project Technician (Entry Level Civil Engineering)-Billings
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Civil Engineering Technician I and II Qualifications
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma including coursework in algebra geometry or trigonometry.
- The position prefers (LI) or requires (L2) aptitudes or experience in construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc.) including experience in inspection sampling testing and/or surveying.
Civil Engineering Technician III Qualifications
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma including coursework in algebra geometry or trigonometry.
The position requires four (4) years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc.) including at least two (2) years in inspection sampling testing and/or surveying.
Civil Engineering Technician Junior Coordinator
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma including coursework in algebra geometry or trigonometry.
The position requires five years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc.) including at least three years in inspection sampling testing and/or surveying. This position requires one year of supervisory or team lead experience.
Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Level III Certification under the Departments Engineering Project Technician Advancement Policy
This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary. Information in this listing (minimum qualifications and job description) are consistent with the entry-level Civil Engineering Technician.
For information about career ladder and advancement HR Generalist Lori Edgar at
Other Qualifications:
The position requires knowledge of contract administration project inspection and testing procedures including site features and materials; general construction engineering principles; sampling and laboratory testing procedures; State AASHTO FHWA and ASTM standards and specifications; and maintenance and calibration of specialized tools and equipment. The position also requires knowledge of surveying and highway construction methods and operations; project implementation and documentation techniques; project design and construction criteria and standards; properties and characteristics of materials components and the impacts of site specific circumstances (e.g. soils temperature weather conditions gradations segregation stability flows additives absorption rates etc.); highway construction terminology; business English; and basic algebra geometry and trigonometry.
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 80 pounds (and occasionally greater weights); carrying survey equipment over rough terrain climbing and bending to retrieve samples; and operating gas diesel and electrically powered equipment. The position involves extensive overnight travel throughout the Billings District in excess of 2000 miles per month (often on short notice weekends and holidays) and working outdoors in all types of work-related travel is estimated to be approximately 75% of employees time. Frequent day-to-day driving between projects is expected.
Other Information
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.
Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy #6.03.001 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.
Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.
This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
TheMontana Department of Transportationis recruiting Field Project Technicians. This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician within the Billings District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection sampling and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications Department requirements and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Field Project Technician III and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections sampling testing and surveying procedures.
For a full job description please contact HR Generalist Lori Edgar at
Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
o For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Health Dental and VisionInsurance
o Benefits apply on first day of employment
o Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Paid vacation sick leave andholidays
Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
