Tdot Engineering Technician

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

TDOT ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-3* -

Apply for the TDOT ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-3* - role at Tennessee Department of Transportation

Open: 12/30/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Close: 01/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary: $3,631.00 - $4,533.00 monthly ($43,572.00 - $54,396.00 annually)
Type:
Full-Time

Location:

Memphis, TN

Location

Department of Transportation, Shelby County – Materials and Tests Division, Region 4, Field Services Section

Position Overview

TDOT Engineering Technicians support daily transportation operations, including surveying, materials sampling, testing, construction inspection, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment, calibrate lab and mobile testing equipment.
• Judge sample suitability, conduct testing and calculations in aggregate, soils, asphalt, concrete, density, field measurements, and manufactured products.
• Conduct instrument work with laboratory and field tests, surveys, and inspections.
• Interpret contract documents, legal documents, and project design plans for inspection activities.
• Monitor and inspect production facilities, processes, equipment, sites, bridges, and materials for contract compliance.
• Maintain records and prepare daily reports, project progress reports, test reports, and inspection reports.
• Conduct field reviews and investigations on construction issues; monitor highway assets for maintenance needs.
• Operate computer hardware and software to generate and complete reports, and document collected data.
• Operate light duty vehicles and equipment for snow and ice removal from highways and bridges.
• Communicate with internal and external customers including local businesses, governments, contractors, and first responders.

Additional Duties for Levels II & III

• Inspect traffic control during construction operations and events.
• Ensure quality of pre‑cast and pre‑stressed construction components for acceptance.

Additional Duties for Level III

• Assist in training employees and provide on‑the‑job guidance.
• Provide feedback to pre‑construction units and Headquarters Divisions on design changes, schedule delays, and quality issues.
• Lead crews of technical staff and assign tasks to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development diploma.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license;
  Class A Commercial Driver’s License required for certain duties (subject to age and endorsement conditions).
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment; commercial driver positions subject to additional testing.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and on-call schedules.
• Capacity to work outdoors in extreme weather, on uneven terrain, lifting >25 lbs, driving long distances.

Requirements for Technician Levels

• Technician 1:
  Entry level—no prior experience required beyond high school; eligible for promotion upon competency.
• Technician 2:
  Intermediate level—must have completed Technician 1 skill elements; eligible for promotion to level 3.
• Technician 3:
  Experienced level—must have completed Technician 2 skill elements; includes mentoring junior staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic reporting, contract interpretation, laboratory & field testing safety procedures.
• Technical skill in street and highway traffic rules, temporary signage, and safety precautions.
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment, tools, and computers.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Government Administration

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