Engineering Technician 1 - Underfill
About The Position
The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting an Engineering Technician 1 as an underfill for Engineering Technician 3 in the Aggregates Lab section of the Materials Division in Carson City, Nevada. The position prepares laboratory samples and performs physical tests on bituminous, concrete, aggregate, and soil samples, then calculates and records final results. Duties also include calibrating, maintaining, and cleaning laboratory testing equipment. Work involves hazardous materials and chemicals and requires eye and hearing protection and a dust mask. The technician must learn, interpret, and perform a variety of testing methods for these materials. Under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, the incumbent learns to perform entry-level technical engineering tasks. The position may progress to the next level after meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving approval from the appointing authority. The role is on-site and does not offer remote work. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available. Engineering Technicians support professional engineers through technical work such as testing, inspection, surveying, drafting, engineering calculations, and preparing engineering-related documents. This announcement’s statewide class specification includes duties broader than the specific work assigned to this position.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of personal computers and related ancillary equipment.
- Mathematics skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence, and pace.
- Ability to convert mathematical data, quantities, and measurements and calculate area, volume, length, and proportion.
- Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, accurately copy or transcribe data, and gather and compile data.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employer sponsorship is unavailable.
- Must use eye and hearing protection and a dust mask when working with hazardous materials and chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory samples and perform physical tests on bituminous, concrete, aggregate, and soil samples.
- Calculate and record final test results.
- Calibrate, maintain, and clean laboratory testing equipment.
- Assist engineers with field and laboratory tests and equipment setup; gather, compile, and analyze data.
- Conduct technical research and review documents and data for accuracy, compliance, and discrepancies.
- Maintain records and contract documents; enter data into computer systems and review applications, reports, plans, and specifications.
- Perform field inspections, measurements, and documentation related to construction projects and other engineering work.
- Prepare manual and computer-aided drafting materials, including maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes, and contours.
- Conduct surveying work and measurements using surveying equipment.
- Perform laboratory materials and soil testing, research material properties and specifications, and maintain equipment records.
- Research property records and perform calculations related to boundaries, alignments, construction limits, and material quantities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
