Transportation Engineering Technician - Mineral County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Burlington, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs full-performance duties associated with highway and bridge construction and maintenance, including planning, design, surveys, materials, construction inspection, utility placement and relocation, traffic operations, and bridge safety. Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. The Transportation Engineering Technician (TRET Level 3) will report to the Materials Section of the District Construction Organization.

Requirements

Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
Pre-Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
Knowledge of consultant and construction contracts, contractor bonding requirements, and requirements for inclusion of EEO, Davis-Bacon, and OSHA provisions.
Knowledge of nomenclature and uses of standard items of hand tools and mechanized equipment used in maintenance and repair operations.
Knowledge of governmental organizations and divisions of maintenance responsibilities in effect in the district/division in which employed.
Ability to provide adequate erosion and sedimentation control and to take immediate corrective action on erosion damage.
Ability to run simple levels to determine adequacy of drainage work.
Ability to implement and enforce an effective system to account for and safeguard materials and equipment used by maintenance crews.
Ability to read and utilize topographic maps and standard plans and specifications, including metric units and conversions.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required to determine and verify areas, volumes, weights, quantities, and costs required for maintenance work.
Ability to utilize field survey notes or plans for the accomplishment of maintenance work.
Ability to work with utility companies, local governments, or private owners in moving or working around utilities or installed facilities.
Ability to check on the quantity, quality, condition, and specification compliance of materials used for repairs and maintenance; ability to care for and safeguard materials and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Performs and supervises materials testing in the field and in district and central laboratories, including but not limited to sample and core selection; collection and preparation for shipment; adequacy of coverage; recording of determinations and certificates.
Performs, supervises, and coordinates construction surveys including Chief of Party duties; layout and staking of drainage, grade, line, earthwork, curbs and gutters; and preparation of as-built reports and quantity surveys.
Reads and utilizes complex plans and specifications; reviews consultants' plans, specifications, and bid proposals.
Assures compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements; assures availability of first aid and emergency services on the job.
Coordinates traffic controls and detours on the job.
Inspects and verifies compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for special programs.
Coordinates activities with utilities, local governments, and citizen interest.
Assures basic erosion controls during construction.
Computes, checks, and verifies quantities and costs of line items.
Inspects and records steel and concrete structures, including staking and layout; forming, curing, stripping, finishing, and treating concrete structures in all weather; placement of reinforcing steel on concrete structures; erection and removal of falsework on steel structures; fastening and seating on steel structures.
Communicates with the public and prepares written correspondence and reports.
Maintains property records and safeguards instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Coordinates complete bid proposal for a standard project, including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates, and bidding procedures.
Conducts initial review of bids and formulation of recommendations for award of a contract.
Coordinates drafting, computing, and reproduction processes for a complex project.
Conducts plans-in-hand inspection of projects.
Develops ownership agreement and worksheet for relocation of utilities or railroads.
Reviews and processes permit applications for utilities or land developers.
Reviews shop and erection drawings for a steel structure; reviews adequacy of soil boring data for design of highway section.
Compilation and application of materials specifications to the design of standard projects.
Organizes work crews with appropriate equipment and materials for performance of maintenance or repair projects; schedules routes for recurring maintenance and inspection work.
Supervises truck drivers and heavy equipment operators to assure safe and efficient use of equipment; supervises the Bituminous or Portland Cement Concrete patching operations.
Selects appropriate items of heavy equipment, trucks, and hand tools for the accomplishment of maintenance and repairs.
Provides effective and safe traffic controls at job sites.
Inspects and records maintenance work performed on highways, safety structures, drains, ditches, bridges, and shoulders.
Prepares and reviews field books and sketches for drainage structures, earthwork, grades, curbs, and gutters.
Performs title searches to determine, plot, and locate cadastral information.
Reviews, evaluates, and prepares recommendations for revision of speed limit zones.
Designs and reviews plans for upgrading standard traffic signal systems.