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 posting will be used to fill an Engineering Technician I position within Division 14 Roadside Environmental Unit. Position will report to Cherokee County Roadside Environmental Office and will serve as a regional project inspector for various contract vegetation management operations and other Roadside Environmental functions. Employee will perform duties in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon Counties and in any other locations as required throughout Division 14. The contract operations to be inspected include; but are not limited to, shoulder mowing, contour mowing, specialized mowing and hand trimming, mulch application, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, and contract rest area maintenance. Employee will assist Division Roadside Engineer with Selective Vegetation Removal site reviews and compliance inspections as well as provide field measurements necessary to determine contract quantities. As needed, employee will also inspect contract snow & ice removal as well as any other emergency operations. Employee must be able to work in outdoor environments and in all weather conditions and must be able to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to fulfill inspection needs. Safety toe shoes required.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to work independently.
- Employee will be expected to promote a safe work environment.
- Employee to be self-motivated and able to complete assignments with limited supervision.
- Ability to maintain neat and legible records.
- Ability to perform quantity calculations.
- Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance.
- Experience in contract inspection in accordance with NCDOT Standards
- Experience in record keeping in accordance with NCDOT Standards
- Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone setups
- Experience in interacting with contractors and general public
Responsibilities
- Serve as a regional project inspector for various contract vegetation management operations and other Roadside Environmental functions.
- Perform duties in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon Counties and in any other locations as required throughout Division 14.
- Inspect contract operations including shoulder mowing, contour mowing, specialized mowing and hand trimming, mulch application, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, and contract rest area maintenance.
- Assist Division Roadside Engineer with Selective Vegetation Removal site reviews and compliance inspections.
- Provide field measurements necessary to determine contract quantities.
- Inspect contract snow & ice removal as well as any other emergency operations.
- Work in outdoor environments and in all weather conditions.
- Work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to fulfill inspection needs.
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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
