District Technician II/ Nash District

State of North Carolina•3013 Us 64 Alt Nash, NC

3d•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the District Engineer for the District 2 office in Nash County. Applicant should have knowledge of the principals and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods, techniques and the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments. This position will coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages. This position is required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions and on uneven surfaces. The successful applicant for this position must possess working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction of roads with limited supervision. Thorough understanding of the Departments Standards and Specifications related to road and structure construction. Ability to document findings and to take corrective actions. Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals and/or groups. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation; establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Employee may be exposed to high traffic volumes, work at heights over water or traffic, and climbing on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. Must be able to work and carry equipment on steep and rough terrain. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Safely work high above ground, safely operate a motor vehicle, be proficient in record keeping, and engineering testing equipment. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principals and practices of Civil Engineering and highway maintenance methods, techniques.
Knowledge of the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments.
Working knowledge and understanding of NCDOT concepts, practices, and theories used in the construction of roads with limited supervision.
Thorough understanding of the Departments Standards and Specifications related to road and structure construction.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting independent, moderately complex inspections, with limited supervision
Skill in evaluating and applying engineering judgment to construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures
Experience in maintaining neat, legible and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry
Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers on assigned tasks
Knowledge of surveying

Responsibilities

Coordinate reviews of technical plans and drawings relating to driveway permit applications, utility encroachment requests, subdivision design standards, and road addition packages.
Document findings and take corrective actions.
Convey information orally or in writing to individuals and/or groups.
Listen and respond appropriately to others.
Evaluate and apply engineering judgment to plan interpretation.
Establish positive lines of communication between technicians, engineers, and contractors.
Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
Work and carry equipment on steep and rough terrain.
Safely work high above ground.
Safely operate a motor vehicle.
Proficient in record keeping and engineering testing equipment.