Engineering Technician – Lexington Construction

Position: Engineering Technician I – Lexington Construction
Agency Dept of Transportation Division State  Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Technician I (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
07

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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.

This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This posting is for an Engineering Technician I position in the Lexington Construction Resident Engineer’s Office. This position performs technical duties, while supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications, testing of materials, review of plans, analysis of engineering related data, and construction surveying/layout.

Daily duties will include composing diaries of project operations, completing various material reports, performing construction calculations, documenting pay records, and computer/iPad entry. This position will also assist in all aspects of office engineering and assist the Resident Engineer. POS # Additional Expectations:

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. Ability to work safely in both office and outside environments 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, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds.

Employee will be assigned to various types of projects in Division
9. Must be able to work nights, 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 safety and legally operate a motor vehicle.

Safety toe shoes are required. Other duties include inspecting, ensuring work zone safety, and participating in snow & ice removal. Employee will be subject to emergency callback and inclement weather.

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

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC07 $ 37,377 - $65,408

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying

Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, including iPad and software

Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports

Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments

Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience

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’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum

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