Engineering Technician III

Pitt County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 43738 - 76542

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit is looking for a Senior Driller in our Greenville Office.

In this role you will:

Work as a member of a two-person crew performing subsurface soil and rock sampling and testing using rotary drill rigs and hand equipment.
Coordinate mobilization of equipment and materials to project sites and maintain records of materials and equipment utilization.
Perform light mechanical repair and maintenance on equipment.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and major repairs with local shop supervisors.
Operate and/or direct operation of rotary drilling and support equipment.
Be responsible for site safety by recognizing and correcting safety hazards or unsafe work conditions and leading or participating in daily safety briefings.
Communicate changes in subsurface conditions to the field professional based on response of the drilling rig.
Assist the field professional with sampling and measurements as necessary to complete field logging.
Select appropriate drilling equipment and method to advance and stabilize boreholes for sampling and testing such as Standard Penetration Test with an automatic hammer undisturbed tube sampling rock coring and vane shear.

Frequent overnight travel will be required for this position.

A valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers License is required for this position to mobilize drilling equipment. Applicant will be given 60 days to obtain a Class A CDL Permit and 90 days from the date of hire to obtain a Class A CDL Drivers License.

Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 $43738 - $76542

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Demonstrated ability to operate various makes and models of drill rigs and perform various types of drilling/sampling e.g. measurement while drilling (MWD) mud rotary hollow stem auger Standard Penetration Test (SPT) sampling rock coring in-situ sampling.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and correct safety hazards and/or unsafe working conditions.
Demonstrated ability to select appropriate drilling methods for data and sample collection.
Demonstrated ability to communicate changes in subsurface conditions to the field professional based on the response of the drilling equipment.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician III (S)Position NumberGradeNC11About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accou...