Tdot Engineering Technician Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Engineering

Position: TDOT ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-3* - 12302025-73619

Overview

SUMMARY

TDOT Engineering Technicians are responsible for driving the daily transportation operation functions within the department including participation in surveying, materials sampling, materials testing, construction inspection, and documentation of daily activities.

Employees in this classification series are eligible to promote to the next level in the career path series upon successful mastery of the classifications required skills blocks as laid out in the TDOT Engineering Technician Proficiency Program.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

TDOT Engineering Technician 1

This is the entry level. The employee will work in a training capacity under the direct supervision of a foreman. This position will be expected to work in a team setting to learn the required foundational level skills to perform assigned routine pre-construction, construction, and material duties and to become certified in the work elements required to promote to the TDOT Engineering Technician 2 classification.

TDOT Engineering Technician 2

This is the intermediate level. The employee will work under general supervision of a foreman. This position will be expected to work in a team setting with increased responsibility to perform moderately complex pre-construction, construction, and material duties and to become certified in the work elements required to promote to the TDOT Engineering Technician 3 classification.

TDOT Engineering Technician 3

This is the experienced level. The employee will work under the general, indirect supervision of a foreman, with the authority for direct oversight in certain complex decision-making situations. The employee will be expected to work both independently, and in a team-setting, to perform highly complex pre-construction, construction, and material duties. This position will assist with field/laboratory training and serve as a mentor to junior staff, with all unusual issues being reported to a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE: The job responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in these job classifications. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment, including calibrating lab and mobile testing and/or survey equipment to ensure proper functioning and performing operator-level maintenance such as topping off fluid levels, greasing service points, and maintaining tire pressure

Judging whether a sample is appropriate for testing and conducting testing and calculations in the areas such as aggregate, soils, asphalt, concrete, density, field measurements, and manufactured products

Performing instrument work in conjunction with various laboratory and field tests, surveys, and inspections

Reading, interpreting, and applying contract documents, legal documents, and project design plans as part of daily inspection activities

Monitoring and inspecting producers facilities, processes, and equipment, as well as sites, bridges, and materials to maintain contract compliance, ensuring the work is completed according to applicable specification and standards and ensuring proper certification of materials

Maintaining records, preparing daily reports, project progress reports, test reports, and inspection reports as required

Conducts field reviews and investigations on construction issues for proposed mitigation; regularly monitoring highway assets to determine the need for replacement, repair, or changes in conditions

Operating computer hardware and software, testing equipment, data collectors, and other equipment to generate and/or complete reports, document, and present collected statistical data, and communicate with others to capture and maintain project information

Operating light duty vehicles and other equipment, including operating equipment to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges

Performing other job responsibilities as assigned

Communicating with internal and external customers, including local businesses, local governments, contractors, and first responders

Additional duties for TDOT Engineering Technician II and III include:

Inspecting traffic control during construction operations, during events to maximize system operations, and in assistance to law enforcement officers after a traffic related event to ensure traffic flow and system operations

Ensuring the quality of pre-cast and pre-stressed construction components for acceptance of usage

Additional duties for TDOT Engineering Technician III include:

Assisting in the training of employees by providing on-the-job training and guidance as needed to facilitate learning and development.

Providing feedback to preconstruction units on project design elements that resulted in change orders, schedule delays, and construction quality issues

Providing feedback to Headquarters Divisions on improvements for project development, processes, and programs

Leading crews of…


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