Engineering Technician I
About The Position
It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. This is a repost. Previous applicants will need to reapply to be considered. Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements in accordance with standard specifications for roads and structures on pavement markings, markers, delineation, and sign installation. Employee may assist higher level technician in the performance of traffic engineering studies and traffic counts along with gathering data to develop purchase order contracts within the Traffic Engineering Department. Employee will keep various project records/reports. Assists sign and paint crews when needed. Take field measurements of various completed items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities. Employee will be expected to perform duties without constant supervision and should be able to read resource materials to determine answers to sign and paint requirements. Employee will be subject to both inside and outside extreme environment conditions, in addition to working along highway traffic. Other duties will be related to the support of the Traffic Services and Traffic Engineering Departments.
Requirements
- General knowledge of mathematical functions, specific codes and construction processes pertaining to pavement markings, markers, delineation, and sign installation.
- Skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators/computers.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret contract plans, contract provisions, specifications and perform inspection procedures.
- Will be required to read plan details and to make accurate calculations.
- Must have the ability to make notes and prepare routine reports.
- Should possess good communication skills.
- Will operate a state motor vehicle.
- Safety toe shoes required.
- Must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of tools on steep and rough terrain.
- Work outside in various types of weather, terrain, and hours.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
- Employee must be proficient in record keeping.
- Employee will adhere to the Department's safety program and plan all work with workplace and traffic control safety in mind.
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
- Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involves explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements in accordance with standard specifications for roads and structures on pavement markings, markers, delineation, and sign installation.
- Assist higher level technician in the performance of traffic engineering studies and traffic counts along with gathering data to develop purchase order contracts within the Traffic Engineering Department.
- Keep various project records/reports.
- Assist sign and paint crews when needed.
- Take field measurements of various completed items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
- Perform duties without constant supervision and should be able to read resource materials to determine answers to sign and paint requirements.
- Support the Traffic Services and Traffic Engineering Departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
