Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Columbus
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system! This position offers a pay rate of $20.390 per hour for Technician I, with the potential to be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $23.454 per hour upon acquiring the necessary certifications and demonstration of skills. Additional pay differentials are available for those who hold a CDL and perform CDL functions regularly. We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT! We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL within 90 days of hire through our in-house CDL training program.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies.
- Ability to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance) and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance).
- Ability to climb, bend, or stoop.
- Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high-speed traffic.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must have strong math skills.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Ability to work and communicate with a team.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Be self-motivated.
- Hold high integrity.
- Trainable.
- Ability and willingness to learn and accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology and processes.
- Quality/results-oriented sense of urgency in the performance of duties.
- Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner and treat co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes, and purpose.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in performing activities pertinent to construction work such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections.
- Coursework or training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspections practices, and in using associated instruments and equipment.
- Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry.
- Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or snow removal equipment.
- Computer experience including word processing, spreadsheets, SiteManager, GEOPAK and MicroStation software.
- Applicants must have passed the NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan reading courses or have an Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a related field which may be substituted for the completion of the NDOT courses.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspection duties on highway construction projects.
- Perform preliminary surveying, construction surveying, and ROW staking.
- Sample and test construction materials.
- Document contractor’s daily work related to highway construction.
- Read and interpret construction and bridge plans effectively.
- Operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal activities as needed.
- Work varying hours outdoors on highway construction projects, which may include nights, evenings, and weekends.
- Perform survey duties and/or materials testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
