Highway Construction Technician I/II
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
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!

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• 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 and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay rate of $16.626 (Effective July 1, 2023, pay rate will increase to $19.119). Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $19.125 (Effective July 1, 2023, pay rate will increase to $21.993) upon acquiring necessary certifications and demonstration of skills.

Please reach out to Alexis Vlademar, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304, if you have questions or to learn more.

Apply today using our new quick apply process! Just attach your resume when prompted. No resume? Use the text box provided to tell us about your experience and qualifications.
Examples of Work
Testing work includes:
• Perform or assist with standard tests on Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, soil, aggregate, and other construction material for conformance to specifications, and maintains automated records.
• Perform tests such as slump tests, entrained air content tests, and unit weight tests on Portland cement concrete.
• Perform soil tests using a nuclear gauge to measure density and moisture content, using balloon volume measures, scales, and heating devices to calculate the density and moisture content of soil.

Inspection work includes:
• Inspect contractors' work on construction projects including checking grades and elevations, and collecting, recording measurements, and maintaining automated records.
• Observe transportable and stationary scales to weigh contractors' trucks containing materials used in highway construction such as concrete, hay for mulch, asphalt, and gravel.
• Inspect earthwork and removal operations.
• Read construction plans to understand the dimensions and information shown and applies the information to the inspection of projects.

Survey work includes:
• Participate on a highway construction survey crew responsible to utilize construction plans, blue top data, and cross-section data to stake locations at highway construction sites.
• Reduce survey notes and plot cross-sections.
• Measures elevations using a survey rod and level measures long distances using a measuring chain, and measures short distances using a tape measure or electronic measuring equipment.
• Make standard computations, operates transit, total station, and/or level.
• Cuts and clears tree brush to clear a line of site to complete surveying.
• Measure and set benchmarks for elevation.
• Participate on a preliminary survey crew to collect data from the field for use in the design of highway plans.
• Record field notes in logbooks.
• Complete routine and general maintenance of equipment.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance.
• Effective communication skills are required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIRED: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED: Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or snow removal equipment. Computer experience including word processing, spreadsheets, SiteManager, GEOPAK and MicroStation software.

OTHER: Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL within 6 months of employment. Required training and costs associated with obtaining the CDL will be paid for by the Department. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

In order to be hired at the Highway Construction Technician II level, applicants must have passed the NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan reading courses or have an Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, or a related field may be substituted for the completion of the NDOT courses. Upon hire you will be provided with the required training material. This is self-paced training and once completed provides for promotion to the Highway Construction Tech II level. Typically, this is accomplished within the first 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; grammar and spelling; basic computer operations and associated software.

Ability to: perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions; lift equipment and/or samples weighing up to 100 pounds; communicate effectively in person with the supervisor, coworkers, and the public to exchange information; understand and follow instructions; interact courteously and tactfully with coworkers and the public; understand and follow instructions; keep records; learn basic methods and techniques of surveying, materials testing procedures and techniques, and construction inspection procedures and related operating equipment; learn basic computational methods and associated software for recording and compiling data; learn to read, interpret, and apply plans and specifications; learn to employ agency rules,
policies, and procedures related to field construction activities.

Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other
highway emergencies within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions.

NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experience to apply.

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