District Technician I/Nash District
About The Position
This position reports to the District Engineer for the District 2 office in Nash County and will function as a project inspector conducting independent inspections of driveway permits and encroachments; reviews safety and environmental related items and will perform routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and utility construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications. Safety toe shoes required. Evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation; establish and maintain positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, contractors and public. Traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to work in close proximity to high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Safety toe shoes required.
- Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
- Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent inspections of driveway permits and encroachments.
- Review safety and environmental related items.
- Perform routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and utility construction processes and materials to assure compliance with contract agreements, standards and specifications.
- Evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation.
- Establish and maintain positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, contractors and public.
- Traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
- Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
- Work in close proximity to high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished.
- Legally operate a state vehicle.
Benefits
- The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
- The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
