Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Tecumseh

Hiring Agency: Transportation – Agency 27 • Location: Tecumseh, NE

About the role

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system.

Starting pay rate of $20.390 per hour. Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $23.454 per hour upon acquiring the necessary certifications and demonstration of skills.

Exciting added pay differentials: in this classification, those who hold a CDL and are utilized to perform CDL functions on a regular basis shall receive a pay differential of $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service, and an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection duties on highway construction projects, including sampling and testing of construction materials, documentation of the contractor’s daily work, and surveying activities related to highway construction.
• Learn mathematical skills needed to read and interpret construction and bridge plans effectively.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire through NDOT’s in-house CDL training program.
• Operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal activities as needed.
• Work varying hours outdoors on highway construction projects, including nights, evenings, and weekends, based on the contractor’s schedule.
• Document construction-related activities indoors using computer record-keeping software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver’s license.
• Highway Construction Technician I: no prior experience required.
• Highway Construction Technician II: experience in construction-related activities such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections; OR coursework/training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspection practices.
• Must obtain a Class A or B CDL within 90 days of hire (costs covered by NDOT).
• Must be able to report to work outside scheduled hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• This position may require overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or snow removal equipment.
• Proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, SiteManager, GEOPAK, and MicroStation.
• Passed NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan Reading courses, or an Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a related field (required for promotion to Technician II).

Skills

• Knowledge of: standards and specifications for construction projects; instruments, equipment, and materials used in surveying, testing, and inspection; construction and plant inspection phases; surveying and testing techniques.
• Skill in: mathematical computations involving trigonometry and geometry; construction inspection, surveying, and materials testing techniques; using personal computers, drafting, spreadsheet, and word processing software; operating technical engineering equipment.
• Ability to: interact with coworkers, contractors, consultants, and the public; prepare technical reports and maintain detailed records; lift equipment and samples up to 100 pounds; communicate effectively in person, by telephone, radio, and email; interpret and apply engineering plans and specifications; plan, schedule, and lead work; work with minimal supervision and high integrity; adapt to new technology and processes; work safely and demonstrate safe practices; resolve conflicts and make sound decisions.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals beginning immediately.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government.
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Wide variety of career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state.
• Training and development based on career aspirations.
• Job security and stability.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$20.390 per hour (Technician I). Promotion to Technician II at $23.454 per hour upon certification and skill demonstration. CDL pay differentials: $1/hour after 1 year, additional $1/hour after 3 years, and additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

Schedule

• Varying hours based on contractor’s schedule, including nights, evenings, and weekends.
• Outdoor work on highway construction projects and indoor office work for documentation.
• Must be available for snow and other highway emergencies outside scheduled hours.