Engineering Technician I

New Hanover County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35984 - 62971

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

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 an apprentice level technician which involves technical work supporting higher level technicians or
engineers in construction inspection surveying materials sampling testing erosion control and construction
traffic control. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non- standardized
tests and assignments in compiling analyzing computing editing and processing field data. This work involves
limited decision making and use of judgment. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations
and computations. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As an entry level professional at the NCDOT Apprentices are offered a starting salary of $35984 and are eligible to receive salary adjustments upon successful completion of all apprentice steps. Upon completion of the program Apprentices will be eligible for a salary of $48036.

Approximately a 2-year program (Could take longer if requirements are not met.)
4000 hours of OJT
2596 hours of related instruction (Community College AAS degree)

Related Instruction is through enrollment in a community college to acquire an Associate of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey/Geomatics Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution. To remain eligible for the program enrollment in community college AAS degree program is required.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship program participants will receive a Journey-worker card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Salary Grade: NC07 / Salary Range: $35984 - $62971

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Analytical thinking proven academic success strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential.
Interest in transportation e.g. transportation and environmental planning design construction and maintenance.
Basic knowledge and skills of computer equipment iPads and software.
Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner.
Ability to communicate with other staff to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Additional Expectations:

Safety-toe shoes required. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Employees in this position may be exposed to high traffic volumes may work at heights over water or traffic and may have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. This position must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the bush axe and other tools on steep and rough terrain. This position is expected to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain. This position will be required to lift and carry at least 50
pounds. The successful applicant for this position is expected to safely work high above ground be proficient in record keeping and engineering testing equipment.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:

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 Thorough EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.

Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement; High School diploma/General Educational Development diploma and currently in the process of acquiring an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey/Geomatics Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.
It is important that your application includes ail your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
Apply using the online application: Applicants must upload/include an unofficial copy of most current college transcript with their application.

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:

Sabrina Marie Martin

Email:

Required Experience:

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus account...