Hwy Construction Technician I​/II - Norfolk

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system.

Pay rate: $19.941 per hour. Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $22.938 per hour after acquiring the necessary certifications and demonstrating required skills.

Additional Pay Differentials for CDL holders: $1 per hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1 after 3 years, and an additional $1 after 5 years.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the federal government
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program

• Perform or assist with standard tests on Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, soil, aggregate, and other construction materials for conformance to specifications, maintaining automated records
• Perform tests such as slump tests, entrained air content tests, and unit weight tests on Portland cement concrete
• Perform soil tests using a nuclear gauge to measure density and moisture content, using balloon volume measures, scales, and heating devices to calculate density and moisture content

• Inspect contractors' work on construction projects, including checking grades and elevations, collecting, recording measurements, and maintaining automated records
• Observe transportable and stationary scales to weigh contractors' trucks containing materials used in highway construction such as concrete, hay for mulch, asphalt, and gravel
• Inspect earthwork and removal operations
• Read construction plans to understand dimensions and information shown, applying the information to the inspection of projects

• Participate on a highway construction survey crew, utilizing construction plans, blue top data, and cross‑section data to stake locations at highway construction sites
• Reduce survey notes and plots cross‑sections
• Measure elevations using a survey rod and level, measure long distances using a measuring chain, and measure short distances using a tape measure or electronic measuring equipment
• Make standard computations, operate transit, total station, and/or level
• Cut and clear tree brush to clear a line of site, measure and set benchmarks for elevation
• Participate on a preliminary survey crew to collect data from the field for use in the design of highway plans
• Record field notes in logbooks
• Complete routine and general maintenance of equipment
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies
• Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance
• Effective communication skills are required to perform the essential functions of the job
• Regular and reliable attendance is also required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, and for Highway Construction Technician II, have experience in surveying, materials testing, or field inspections, or coursework/training in these areas. Experience may be substituted with an Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry; operation of heavy equipment or snow removal equipment; computer experience including word processing, spreadsheets, Site Manager, GEOPAK, and Micro Station software.

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