Engineering Technician I - Roadside Environmental - Catawba
About The Position
Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Position is an Engineering Technician I in the Roadside Environmental Unit in Division 12. Based out of the Catawba County Roadside Environmental Unit. The unit provides a comprehensive vegetation management program consisting of turf grass management, erosion control, seeding and mulching, herbicide and pesticide applications, roadside mowing, long arm slope mowing, landscape beautification plantings and maintenance, wildflower establishment, rest area operations and maintenance, storm water compliance program and selective vegetation removal permitting. Main responsibilities for this position include inspection of contract grass mowing, long arm slope mowing, litter removal, and other roadside maintenance operations throughout the various counties within the division. This position is also responsible for federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects. Position will assist with Winter Weather operations in the division. Maintenance operations at Rest Areas may be required. This position is responsible for ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner. Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications. Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, stormwater maintenance, and various other maintenance operations. General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance. General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection. Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically. Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and /or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner. Night and weekend work assignments are possible. May be required to verbally communicate with the general public. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire. Safety toe shoes are needed.
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.
- Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications.
- Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in inspection of various contracts including right of way mowing, enhancement plantings, plant bed maintenance, litter removal, stormwater maintenance, and various other maintenance operations.
- General knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations to determine compliance.
- General knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and software used for inspection.
- Ability to maintain standard records both physically and electronically.
- Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and /or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized manner.
- North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License is required within 60 days of hire.
- Safety toe shoes are needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal and plant bed maintenance
- Experience in supervision, reviewing daily inspection reports, scheduling project personnel and project field reviews
- Experience working with project plans, pay item quantities, proposals, estimates, and basic landscape guidelines
- Knowledge of MUTCD Standards and work zone set up
- Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
Responsibilities
- inspection of contract grass mowing
- long arm slope mowing
- litter removal
- roadside maintenance operations
- federally funded contract landscape enhancement projects
- assist with Winter Weather operations
- Maintenance operations at Rest Areas
- ensuring all work performed on NCDOT Right-of-Way is performed according to standard procedures in a safe manner
- conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standards/codes and specifications
- maintain standard records both physically and electronically
- verbally communicate with the general public
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
