Construction Technician
About the role
The South Dakota Department of Transportation Belle Fourche Area Office is seeking a Construction Technician to support the department’s mission of providing “Better Lives Through Better Transportation”. This position is full-time, typically a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Sample and test Portland cement concrete and inspect Portland cement concrete plant and paving operations
- Sample and test asphalt surfacing and inspect asphalt plant and paving operations
- Test and inspect grading operations
- Sample and test aggregates and soils
- Inspect pipe materials and installation
- Inspect erosion and sediment control
- Inspect structures and related materials
- Set up and collect survey data
- Inspect temporary traffic control through and around work zones
- Complete various records and reports
- Occasionally assist with winter storm operations
Requirements
- A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting or a vocational technical degree in a related field and/or 2 years of experience in transportation related construction or surveying (preferred)
- A valid driver's license is required
- Certification in one or more materials testing areas and/or one or more inspection areas is required within the first year of employment
Qualifications
- Knowledge of civil engineering practices (preferred but not required)
- Construction materials and methods as they pertain to highway construction (preferred but not required)
- Variety of types of engineering survey equipment (preferred but not required)
Skills
- Ability to operate computers and use Microsoft software
- Use a calculator and accurately perform basic mathematical functions
- Read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical drawings
Benefits
- Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
- Free basic life insurance policy
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
- Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
- Sick leave (14 days per year)
- Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
- Military leave (15 days per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Semimonthly pay periods
- Eligibility for meal per diems
- Paid overtime (if applicable)
Pay
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Construction Technician is approximately $65,680.00 annually.
Schedule
This position is typically a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; although, hours may vary during construction activity, including overtime and some weekends.
Additional Requirements
To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4AO