Engineering Technician II

Davidson County, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 43738 - 76542

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC09

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

To assist Resident Engineer with administration and inspection of various projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

This is an Engineering Technician II position located in the Lexington Construction Office. This position will serve as a Project Inspector on roadway and structure projects. Project Inspectors are required to review NPDES paperwork and complete assorted documentation such as daily diaries sample cards asphalt reports concrete reports pay record books materials received forms and monthly pay estimates. Project Inspectors also monitor and inspect erosion control and traffic control devices test concrete perform density tests (conventional & nuclear) take material samples and inspect asphalt or concrete placement. Project Inspectors take field measurements and perform a wide range of calculations and computations to determine contract pay quantities.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience with contract administration
Knowledge in understanding contracts plans standards and specifications
Experience in performing inspection sampling and testing of materials (soil concrete asphalt etc.) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications
Working knowledge of computer equipment (I-pads desktop) software (HiCams and Share Point) and mathematical functions
Experience in maintaining neat legible and accurate records and reports including computer/iPad data entry

Additional Expectations:

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts practices and theories used in construction inspection and surveying. General knowledge in mathematics and ability to use a calculator to perform basic calculations. Ability to conduct routine entry-level inspections for compliance with contract documents standards and specifications. Ability to maintain neat and legible records and reports. Ability to perform computer/iPad data entry. Ability to serve as survey crew member and assist with project stakeout. Ability to operate surveying equipment. Ability to perform sampling and testing inspection duties to evaluate acceptance of materials. Ability to exercise limited decision making and judgement. Ability to establish positive lines of communication between other technicians engineers contractors and the public. Requires ability to effectively communicate in a clear concise organized and persuasive manner. Must be able to work in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights highway traffic and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking climbing balancing kneeling and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Employee will be assigned to various types of projects and Division 9. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required for projects assigned to within the Division. Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Other duties include inspecting ensuring work zone safety and participating in snow & ice removal. Employee will be subject to emergency callback and inclement weather. The selected applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes are required.

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.

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) 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:

Amarah Terrele Davis

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleEngineering Technician II (S)Position NumberGradeNC09About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accoun...