Engineering Technician

U.S. Facilities, Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick

Paid Holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Support Position to assist a Southeast Virginia project. You will prepare plan sheets, gather data, and support the signal shop operations while driving to remote sites as needed.

The role requires strong data entry, independent work, effective written and oral communication, and familiarity with maintenance data systems. A high school diploma is required; VDOT-related training may be provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Operations Maintenance principles such as data collection, pavement markings, markers and messages, traffic signs and guardrail.
• Ability to enter timely and accurate data into automated systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble plan sheets, task orders, and data sets to support the operations of the signal shop.
• Perform field review of work plans, including driving a state-owned vehicle to remote sites to meet with maintenance personnel who will facilitate equipment access.
• Document site conditions and validate work plans based on field review.
• Assemble models for timing of signals (approx. 189 signals in the assigned area).
• Reconcile work plans and data sets with signals team/ management input.
• Perform focused, accurate data management and entry for prolonged periods.
• Carefully access critical information systems and networks controlling physical roadway infrastructure and electronic assets.
• Other necessary duties to meet work plan goals.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Skills

Operations maintenance knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Computers & software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking an Engineering Support Position to work on one of our projects in Southeast Virginia. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following responsibilities:

• VDOT employees shall demonstrate behaviors that align with our culture, position them to make quality contributions, adapt to shifting priorities, and serve with excellence.
• Safety - VDOT employees are expected to routinely demonstrate safety behaviors as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
• Communicate Effectively - Communicate one-one, in small or large groups, among diverse styles and positions at all levels; attentively listen to others; adjust to fit the audience and the message; provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization; encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Collaborate - Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared goals; represent own interests while being fair to others and their areas; partner with others to get work done; credit others for their contributions and accomplishments; gain trust and support of others.
• Customer Focus - Gain insight into customer needs; identify opportunities that benefit the customer; build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations; establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Value Differences - Seek to understand different perspectives and cultures; contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported; use diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds and perspectives of others to get results; respect and is open to cultural differences, expectations and ways of communicating.
• Nimble Learning - Learn quickly when facing new situations; experiment to find new solutions; take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; use lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
• Preparing and assembling plan sheets, task orders, and data sets to support the operations of the signal shop.
• Perform field review of work plans, to includes driving a state-owned vehicle to remote sites to meet with maintenance personnel who will facilitate equipment access.
• Document site conditions and validate work plans based on field review.
• Assemble models for timing of signals (approx. 189 signals in the assigned area).
• Reconcile work plans and data sets with signals team/ management input.
• Perform focused, accurate data management and entry for prolonged periods.
• Carefully access critical information systems and networks controlling physical roadway infrastructure and electronic assets.
• Other necessary duties to meet work plan goals.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Knowledge of Operations Maintenance principles such as data collection, pavement markings, markers and messages, traffic signs and guardrail.
• Ability to enter timely and accurate data into automated systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Work Conditions:

• 90-day probation period.
• Flexible schedule (relates to a 24/7/365 operating environment).
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all-season/all-hour operating conditions.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Work may occur outside along interstate highways requiring necessary safety. precautions involved in working with electricity in and alongside traffic.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment subject to short or no-notice work assignments and exposure to inclement weather.
• Work environment is informal, both team and autonomy oriented, having routine tasks with variable pace and pressure.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, carrying; frequently reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing can be expected.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment.
• Drug Screening will be conducted prior to employment.
• 18 years of age or older
• Virginia Driver's License in good standing

Compensation:

• $29.50 - $33.00/hourly
• Vacation
• Sick
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

NOTE: This position is designed as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management will determine when essential positions are required.

Valid driver's license is required. DMV records check is required. Pre-employment drug screen is required. Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check is required.

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