Highway Construction Technician I​/II - North Platte

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27.

Location: North Platte, NE.
Hiring Rate: $19.941 per hour.

Job Posting: JR Highway Construction Technician I/II - North Platte (Evergreen) (Open).
Applications No Longer Accepted On: (If no date displayed, job is posted as open until closed).

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! We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates

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

For questions or to learn more, please reach out to Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at .

Construction Technicians are responsible for field inspection of heavy highway construction projects. They perform materials testing on concrete, asphalt, soils, and other materials, verify contractors’ work, read and interpret plans, contracts, and specifications, record and maintain accurate documentation, use computers daily, perform survey tasks with rods, levels, tape measures, GPS, work as a team or independently, assist with snow removal, and may operate snowplows during winter weather events.

They perform other duties as assigned.

Highway Construction Technician I:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Highway Construction Technician II:
Must have experience performing activities related to construction work such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections, or coursework/training in these areas. Must also be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

• Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience operating heavy equipment or snow removal equipment.
• Computer experience including work processing, spreadsheets, Site Manager, GEOPAK, and Micro Station software.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL within 90 days of hire through our in‑house CDL training program; cost to obtain the permit will be paid by the department. This position may require overnight travel. Regular and reliable attendance is required. To qualify for the Hwy Construction Technician II classification, applicants must possess or be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL within 90 days of hire through our in‑house CDL training program.

Costs to obtain the permit will be paid by the department. To be hired at the Highway Construction Technician II level, applicants must have passed the NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan reading courses or have an Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, or a related field which may be substituted for completion of the NDOT courses. Upon hire, training material will be provided.

This is a self‑paced training and promotion to Highway Construction Tech II level is typically accomplished…