Engineering Technician 1 - Underfill

State of Nevada • Carson City, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for an Engineering Tech 1 as an underfill for an Engineering Tech 3 located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, this position requires equipment operation (excavators, dozers, transports, auger drills, foundation drills, etc.). Assist in Surveying Material site boundaries, hole ties and roadway centerlines. Assist in layout, logging and sampling of roadway centerline drill holes and foundation exploration boring. Assist in layout, logging, and sampling of materials site exploration holes. Perform daily and preventive maintenance on all types of equipment. Ensure that field vehicles are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment and are cleaned. Travel for this position is required. Travel occurs throughout the state for up to an entire work week in all seasons and weather conditions and is required to accomplish the job duties. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work alternative shifts outside of traditional business hours (overtime, nights, weekend, holidays, and long-term travel on per diem). This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related ancillary equipment.
• Skills in mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to convert mathematical data, quantities, and measurements and calculate area, volume, length, and proportion.
• Ability to read and understand policy and procedure.
• Ability to accurately copy, post, or transcribe data.
• Ability to perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence, and pace.
• Ability to gather and compile data.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent may progress to the next level after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval of the appointing authority.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as excavators, dozers, transports, auger drills, and foundation drills.
• Assist in surveying material site boundaries, hole ties, and roadway centerlines.
• Assist in the layout, logging, and sampling of roadway centerline drill holes and foundation exploration boring.
• Assist in the layout, logging, and sampling of materials site exploration holes.
• Perform daily and preventive maintenance on all types of equipment.
• Ensure field vehicles are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment and are cleaned.
• Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment.
• Gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public, and private businesses regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results, and federal and State guidelines and procedures.
• Review, prioritize, research, and prepare information in appropriate format.
• Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies, and procedures comply with federal and State requirements.
• Review technical documents, analyze and interpret data, and note discrepancies.
• Verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise.
• Make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures, or methods.
• Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system.
• Enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights, and contract documents and/or plan specifications.
• Check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity, and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping, and safety barriers.
• Review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey, and specifications to determine compliance.
• Perform field measurements and record data.
• Provide information, discuss problems, and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel, and the general public.
• Make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings, and to meet federal and State requirements.
• Perform manual and computer-aided drafting assignments by preparing maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes, and contours for construction projects, right-of-way location, and water rights ownership, water rights data, data analysis, water quality data, and federal, State, and private property location.
• Conduct surveying work including staking alignments, structures, fence lines, and cross sections to set control points, locate wells, and establish right-of-way lines, government survey, and property boundaries.
• Perform vertical and horizontal measurements and topographical mapping by operating transits, levels, rods, computerized surveying equipment, compasses, and calculators.
• Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency, and advance testing.
• Research material properties, new or proposed specifications, and test procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy, and reliability of test results and data collection.
• Maintain equipment inventory, repair, and maintenance records.
• Document calibration results, repairs, and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment.
• Research city, county, and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and condition of title.
• Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits, and material quantities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer.

Benefits

• Travel occurs throughout the state for up to an entire work week in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work alternative shifts outside of traditional business hours (overtime, nights, weekend, holidays, and long-term travel on per diem).
• The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED