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State of North Carolina
Engineering Technician II
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A Materials Tester determines the physical and mechanical properties of both raw and composite materials.
$46,426 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Agency Dept of Transportation Division Job Classification Title Engineering Technician II (NS) Position Number Grade NC09 About Us It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Description of Work Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This posting is intended to fill a total of two positions: 60020016 and 60020040. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions. This position is located in Guilford County in the McLeansville Resident Engineer's Office. This is an Engineering Technician II position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, material sampling and testing, and construction traffic control. Position requires the performance of standardized and non-standardized tests and the assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing and processing field data. Selected candidate may supervise lower-level technicians and CEI personnel and help in coordination of work assignments. Work functions may include highway construction surveying and layout. Selected candidate must be proficient in record keeping. Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Work involves independent decision making and the use of judgement. Must be able to document and take corrective actions and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record keeping items manually and electronically. Be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. This position will be required to acquire various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling and OSHA Certifications. Selected candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures, traverse uneven terrain, and work at night and weekends, if necessary. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required for this position. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.