Hwy Construction Management Technician - North Platte

State of Nebraska • North Platte, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join them in their mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. NDOT rewards its employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. This role offers the opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service, with training and development based on career aspirations, and job security and stability. The team is described as fun and inviting.

Requirements

• Coursework, training, or experience in office support processes and methods, including the use of personal computers and associated applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with highway construction inspection, materials inspection, and recordkeeping.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation.
• Working knowledge of professional social media applications.
• Strong communication skills, ability to create positive working relationships, and experience working with a diverse team.
• Strong technology skills, particularly relating to mobile devices running iOS; familiarity with Android operating system(s) is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical, administrative, and recordkeeping support for the district management and field staff under limited supervision.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets to track equipment, material orders, and annual equipment inventory.
• Order, track, and coordinate requisitions for cell phones, construction sign orders, office supplies, engineering equipment, construction plans and specifications, training manuals, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Coordinate the shipping of various construction materials to and from the district.
• Provide operational assistance and instruction to district employees on various equipment.
• Assist in the inventory, tracking, and maintenance coordination of various equipment throughout the district.
• Attend, record, and process all preconstruction meeting information.
• Upload documents into OnBase and maintain paper records in accordance with the NDOT records retention policy.
• Conduct Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance reviews of payroll information, documents, and activities pertinent to highway construction work.
• Maintain current EEO posters for contractor use.
• Schedule meetings, arrange travel, set up interviews, and process relevant paperwork.
• Draft, submit, and maintain road restriction records for permitted loads, detours, and construction restrictions with the Permits Office and Operations division.
• Research and develop topics for monthly safety and other training; arrange district safety training and work performance team activities; maintain and submit training logs to Human Resources.
• Provide operational assistance with winter operations activities, including the coordination of supplemental snowplow operators and road closure personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed