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7 Jul 2023

Full-Time Construction Technician – Entry Level!

NC Department of Transportation – Posted by Dan Nashville, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/dxyewcch by July 17, 2023 at midnight EST.
 
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NEW HIGHER SALARY: $34,936 – $61,137
 
The Challenge
We are looking for a Construction Technician to join our Nashville Resident Engineering team.
In this role you will:
    • Support senior Technicians and Engineers performing technical duties in areas such as construction, materials testing, design, survey, and/or program/regulatory compliance.
    • Perform standardized tests.
    • Maintain accurate record keeping.
    • Make measurements and calculations of pay quantities to ensure contractor compliance with contract, plans, and specifications and adequate project documentation.
    • Assist in project-related survey work using surveying equipment including GPS to provide proper lines and grades for the construction of roadways, structures, construction operations.
    • Independently perform calculations/computations to determine contract pay quantities.
    • Inspect for compliance and/or code.
    • Collect, organize, and analyze field and engineering-related data, products, and/or functions.
    • Place survey stakes.
    • Operate surveying instruments.
    • Cut brush.
    • Run materials tests in accordance with established policy and procedures.
    • Inspect roadway and bridge projects.
 
What You Bring
    • Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
    • Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
    • Knowledge of standards/specifications and plan reading experience.
    • Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.
    • Ability to perform duties without constant supervision.
    • Ability to read resource materials to determine answers to simple surveying requirements and inspections.
    • Verbal and written communication skills to get your thoughts across in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
    • Computer skills using iPad and general business/engineering software.
    • A team mentality capable of maintaining a positive working relationship with others.
    • Good eyesight (glasses are ok!) to use testing instruments and equipment, read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway/structure components.
    • Agility to climb on bridge substructures/superstructures.
    • Maturity to exercise limited decision making/judgement and safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain.
    • Commitment to leading by example relating to safety and apply our safety program to all operations.
    • Capable of working safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
    • Fitness to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing.
    • Ability to safely perform manual tasks involving the use of bush axes, sledgehammers, and other tools.
 
Notes
    • You must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing.
    • You will be subject to high traffic volumes and extreme temperatures/weather conditions.  
    • Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends.  
    • A valid driver’s license is preferred.  
    • Safety toe shoes are required.
Education & Experience
    • Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field; or
    • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Lynn Glover at 252-462-2580.
 
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How to Apply

You MUST apply at  https://tinyurl.com/dxyewcch

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Award Winning, Construction, engineering, Government, great place to work, Living Wage Employer, ncdot, Public Sector, and Veteran Friendly. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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