Construction Technician II

Construction Technician

The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Construction Technician to join our Division 4 Construction team. In this role you will:

• Support senior technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, material sampling and testing, and construction traffic control.
• Perform standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data.
• Supervise junior technicians and contractors, and assist in the coordination of work assignments.
• Perform highway construction surveying and layout.
• Keep diaries on project operations.
• Complete material reports.
• Document pay records.
• Perform construction calculations and computer/iPad data entry.

What You Bring

• Strong recordkeeping skills to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record-keeping items manually and electronically.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCDOT highway and bridge construction.
• Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards and specifications.
• Experience performing inspections, samplings, and materials testing (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications.
• Computer skills using iPads, laptops, software (HiCams, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint), and math functions
• Working knowledge of pay record book entries and material received reports.
• Solid communications skills to build and maintain positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to make independent decision-making and good use of judgement.
• Strong skills in documentation and ability to take some corrective actions and apply safety philosophy/program to all operations.
• Strong match skills to perform construction-related calculations.
• Ability to acquire certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, and Borrow Pit Sampling.
• Strength to lift 40 to 50 pounds.
• Agility to work in high traffic areas, at heights over water or traffic, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field, and
• 2+ years relevant technician-level experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Notes

• You may also be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours if needed.
• Safety toe shoes are required.
• A Driver's License is preferred.

Questions? Call me:
Jennifer Cummings at .