Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Columbus

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Columbus, NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.502

Job Posting:

JR2024-00008104 Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Columbus (Open)

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Job 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 that 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 $19.502 per hour. Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $22.434 per hour upon acquiring the 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.

Job Duties

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 maintain 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, 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 apply the information to the inspection of projects.

Survey work includes:
• Participate on a highway construction survey crew responsible for utilizing construction plans, blue top data, and cross-section data to stake locations at highway construction sites.
• Reduce survey notes and plots 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, operate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Highway Construction Technician I: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. 

Highway Construction Technician II: Experience in performing activities pertinent to construction work such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections. OR Coursework or training in construction surveying, material