Hwy Construction Technician I/II - North Platte

State of Nebraska•North Platte, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Construction Technician I/II to support highway construction and maintenance work. The role includes training to perform inspection duties on highway construction projects, including preliminary and construction surveying and right-of-way staking as primary duties. Work may also include sampling and testing construction materials and documenting contractors’ daily work. Employees will learn the mathematical skills needed to read and interpret construction and bridge plans. Training is provided under direct supervision, with necessary materials, equipment, and safety apparel supplied. The position requires obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with department-provided in-house training. Technicians are also trained to operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal as needed. Work is outdoors on highway construction projects and may involve variable hours based on contractors’ schedules, including nights, evenings, and weekends. Overnight travel may be required, and the employee may be placed on call for snow and other highway emergencies, requiring the ability to report within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. The starting rate is $20.390 per hour. Employees may advance to Construction Technician II at $23.454 per hour after acquiring the required certifications and demonstrating the necessary skills. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions may receive pay differentials based on years of continuous service.

Requirements

For Highway Construction Technician I: be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
For Highway Construction Technician II: have experience performing construction-related activities such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections, or coursework or training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspection practices and associated instruments and equipment; also be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Possess or be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL within 90 days of hire through the in-house CDL training program.
For hire at the Highway Construction Technician II level, pass the NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan Reading courses, or have an associate degree in civil engineering technology or a related field that may substitute for those courses, and possess a valid CDL.
Communicate orally and in writing; read and interpret plans and specifications; and perform mathematical calculations.
Be able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
Be able to climb, bend, or stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes; and work around high-speed traffic.
Have strong organizational and math skills and the ability to multitask.
Work and communicate with a team, work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and demonstrate integrity.
Be willing and able to learn, accept challenges, and adjust to new technology and processes.
Demonstrate a quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency, safe and reliable work practices, and the ability to interact positively and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions when placed on call.

Nice To Haves

Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, or geometry.
Experience operating heavy equipment or snow removal equipment.
Computer experience, including word processing, spreadsheets, SiteManager, GEOPAK, and MicroStation software.

Responsibilities

Perform inspection duties on highway construction projects after training.
Perform preliminary surveying, construction surveying, and right-of-way staking.
Sample and test construction materials as needed.
Document contractors’ daily work related to highway construction.
Learn and apply mathematical skills to read and interpret construction and bridge plans.
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License through the department’s in-house training program.
Operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal activities as needed.
Work varying outdoor hours on highway construction projects, including nights, evenings, and weekends as contractor schedules require.
Perform survey duties and/or materials testing when required.
Report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions when on call.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
13 paid holidays.
Generous leave accruals beginning immediately.
Military leave.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
Employer-paid health insurance plans covering 79% of the cost.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pay differentials for employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions: $1 per hour after one year of continuous service, an additional $1 per hour after three years, and an additional $1 per hour after five years.