Field Construction Engineering Technician - Murfreesboro

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00 - $4,533.00
Salary (Annually) $43,572.00 - $54,396.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Murfreesboro, TN
Department Transportation
LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RUTHERFORD COUNTY

These positions are in Region 3 - District 39 Operations - Construction Section

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These positions have a starting salary range of $43,572 - $53,628 annually.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma;
General Educational Development diploma.
TDOT Engineering Technician 1:
Entry level Engineering Technician. No prerequisites other than High School Education or equivalent. Eligible for promotion to TDOT Engineering Technician 2 upon satisfactory review and completion of the required skills and competency elements
* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 1 level, including having obtained the appropriate level of Commercial Driver's License based on the employee's age (see Necessary Special Qualifications) and job location.
TDOT Engineering Technician 2:
Intermediate level Engineering Technician. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements
* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 1 level. Eligible for promotion to TDOT Engineering Technician 3 upon satisfactory review and completion of the required skills and competency elements
* of the TDOT Engineering Technician 2 level.
TDOT Engineering Technician 3:
Experienced level Engineering Technician. Must have successfully completed the required skills and competency elements
* at the TDOT Engineering Technician 2 level.

• Each level of the TDOT Engineering Technician Series will have a defined Work Element Plan that details a set number of hours of core and elective skills and competencies and the corresponding exam and demonstration requirements that must be completed for eligibility to move forward to the next level of the series.

Necessary Special Qualifications For TDOT Engineering Technicians
Some positions in these classifications are assigned job duties that may require the following to operate a designated state vehicle:

• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee.
• If under age 21, employees must, at their own expense and within eleven months, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License that is valid in the State of Tennessee (a Code O, Code K, and Code 52 restriction is allowable);
  Code L restriction is not allowable, testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle.
• If you are currently a TDOT employee in possession of Class A Commercial Driver's License when you reach the age of 21, you must possess and maintain, or obtain at your own expense and within 3 months of your 21 st birthday, a Class-A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement that is valid in the State of Tennessee.
• If age 21 or older and not currently employed with TDOT, you must possess and maintain, or obtain at your own expense within eleven months of hire, a Class-A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement that is valid in the State of Tennessee. Employees will have five months from hire or promotion into this classification to obtain the applicable permits leading to eligibility for the specific required license.
  
  Code L restriction is not allowable, testing must be completed in a manual transmission vehicle.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate; specific positions may require on-call schedules
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview The Construction Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in providing expertise and independent oversight to both Region Operations and construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI) personnel for the full spectrum of inspection required during TDOT infrastructure construction projects. This position must have a solid understanding of the methods and materials contractors are allowed to use in the construction of transportation infrastructure.

The Construction Engineering Technician works to identify potential…