Transportation Engineering Technician I (61035531)

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction inspections under limited supervision, on the thermoplastic, raised pavement markers, guardrail and other projects.
• Ensures pavement markings are placed as indicated on project plans and in accordance with temperature restrictions and standard drawings.
• Keep diaries and field notes and completed routine forms on Director of Construction site.
• Assists certified inspectors in obtaining necessary construction samples.
• Duties include obtaining material samples to be tested, entering sample information into AASHTOWare Project to generate sample ID and performing some test under direct supervision.
• Gains experience in inspection and sampling in different disciplines of construction in preparation to become a certified inspector in those areas.
• Assist in administrative duties as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in traffic and erosion control inspections with intentions of becoming certified in these areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time.
• This position may require occasional travel.
• This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
• This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.