Construction Technician - Entry Level!

Company Info
NC Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC, United States

Phone: 919.707.4436
Web Site: https://www.ncdot.gov/careers

Company Profile
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Title:

Construction Technician - Entry Level!

Location:

Nashville, NC 

Salary:

34,936 - 61,137

Job ID:

79982
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Job Description:

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/dxyewcch by July 17, 2023 at midnight EST.
 
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The Challenge
We are looking for a Construction Technician to join our Nashville Resident Engineering team.
 
In this role you will:
  • Support senior Technicians and Engineers performing technical duties in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, survey, and/or program/regulatory compliance.
  • Perform standardized tests.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping.
  • Make measurements and calculations of pay quantities to ensure contractor compliance with contract, plans, and specifications and adequate project documentation.
  • Assist in project-related survey work using surveying equipment including GPS to provide proper lines and grades for the construction of roadways, structures, construction operations.
  • Independently perform calculations/computations to determine contract pay quantities.
  • Inspect for compliance and/or code.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze field and engineering-related data, products, and/or functions.
  • Place survey stakes.
  • Operate surveying instruments.
  • Cut brush.
  • Run materials tests in accordance with established policy and procedures.
  • Inspect roadway and bridge projects.
 
What You Bring
  • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
  • Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
  • Knowledge of standards/specifications and plan reading experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
  • Ability to perform duties without constant supervision.
  • Ability to read resource materials to determine answers to simple surveying requirements and inspections.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to get your thoughts across in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
  • Computer skills using iPad and general business/engineering software.
  • A team mentality capable of maintaining a positive working relationship with others.
  • Good eyesight (glasses are ok!) to use testing instruments and equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway/structure components.
  • Agility to climb on bridge substructures/superstructures.
  • Maturity to exercise limited decision making/judgement and safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain.
  • Commitment to leading by example relating to safety and apply our safety program to all operations.
  • Capable of working safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
  • Fitness to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
  • Ability to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes, sledgehammers, and other tools.
 
Notes
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
  • You will be subject to high traffic volumes and extreme temperatures/weather conditions.  
  • Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends.  
  • A valid driver’s license is preferred.  
  • Safety toe shoes are required.
 
Education & Experience
  • Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field; or
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
Questions?
Call me: Lynn Glover at 252-462-2580.
 
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