Transportation Engineering Technician - Mercer County

• Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service
• The Transportation Engineering Technician (TRET Level 3) will report to the District Ten Construction Office in Mercer County.

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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Grade:

14

• 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.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• 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.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. OR
• Pre-Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• None required