Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number:  | Grade: NC11 |

Location:

Fayetteville, NC

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.

Agency:
Dept of Transportation
Division:
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

This position will serve as an Engineering Technician III within the Cumberland County Maintenance office. This Technician III will support the Engineer in preparing plans, documents, and estimates. Duties will include investigation of cross lines and road conditions within the assigned section of the county and helping to create a yearly RMIP plan, ahead of HMIP. The plan will include replacing cross lines, lining cross lines, repairing stump holes, asphalt overlays, widening, and mill/fill repairs needed ahead of highway treatments such as resurfacing and preservation.

This position will perform on-site inspections to ensure contracts and NCDOT specifications on our roadways are, in compliance. The Tech III will also communicate with contractors to schedule work, oversee that details of the contract are adhered to, and ensure line items and payments are correct with contractors’ invoice. This position will monitor and administer NCDOT’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Programs to ensure the facility complies with acceptable regulations and guidelines.

They will perform, track and load safety audits for worksites and facilities to SharePoint. This position will be responsible for entering, marking, and monitoring 811 locates as needed. Other duties will include measuring stockpiles for inventory, calibrating salt spreaders, preparing documentation using various computer software programs, and helping with CARS as needed.

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions (such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry).
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience taking notes, collecting field data, and preparing routine reports.
• Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 $ 43,738 - $76,542

The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes will be required.

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

Associate’s 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.

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:
Lindsey Puryear
Email: DOT-Workday Job Recruitment