Engineering Technician III
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 position serves as a Materials and Tests Unit’s Section Materials Technician that covers Division 10. The Section Materials Technician is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspecting materials on highway construction projects throughout the assigned Division in order to assure that they meet prescribed standards and specifications. This position is also responsible for performing assessments of producer/contractor technicians to ensure that they are performing quality control and acceptance testing properly according to prescribed standards and specifications. It provides instruction in the Department’s certification programs. The selected applicant for this position must be able to sample and test asphalt, aggregate, concrete and soils materials used in highway construction is helpful. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and experience with HiCAMS database. Must have the ability to safely navigate hazardous work situations at highway construction projects and material/product stockpiles while following established in-house safety procedures. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have the ability to safely navigate hazardous work situations at highway construction projects and material/product stockpiles while following established in-house safety procedures.
- Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to assess testing proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with established testing methods.
- Experience evaluating and reviewing inspectors’ reports related to compliance with specifications.
- Experience working in close quarters with restricted movement, climbing bridge substructures, and/or working over water or over and around high volumes of traffic.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with DOT staff, Contractors, and Industry Partners.
- Experience using computers and various computer software on a regular basis.
- The selected applicant for this position must be able to sample and test asphalt, aggregate, concrete and soils materials used in highway construction is helpful.
- Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and experience with HiCAMS database.
Responsibilities
- Sampling, testing, and inspecting materials on highway construction projects
- Assessing producer/contractor technicians to ensure quality control and acceptance testing
- Providing instruction in the Department’s certification programs
- Safely navigate hazardous work situations at highway construction projects and material/product stockpiles while following established in-house safety procedures.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
