Engineering Assistant​/Wayne Maintenance

Position: Engineering Assistant / Wayne Maintenance
## Engineering Assistant / Wayne Maintenance Apply locations:
Wayne County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 3, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-118487
** Agency
* * Dept of Transportation
** Division
* * State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
** Job Classification Title
** Engineering Assistant (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC04
* * About Us
** It’s 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
** Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
Performs technical duties and fieldwork related to the inspection, maintenance, and operation of state-maintained roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Work involves assisting higher-level technicians, engineers, and supervisors in a variety of highway maintenance and construction activities.
Performs basic technical inspection work and basic surveying to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and standards for highway construction projects administered by the NCDOT. Work involves on-site inspection, documentation, material testing, and quantity measurements of construction activities to ensure workmanship, materials, and methods comply with state and federal requirements.
Additional Expectations:  Safety toe footwear is needed. Employees will be subject to outside extreme environmental conditions, in addition to hazards at  highway construction sites, including heavy equipment and highway traffic.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade: NC04 Salary Range: $32,287 - $56,502

Management prefers applicants with the following:
• Experience using a computer or ipad  
• Data entry experience  
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings and written technical documents, such as structure plans and inspection reports, to obtain pertinent structure information
** 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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; 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.
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