ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in Carson City, NV is seeking an Engineering Technician 1 as an underfill for Engineering Technician 3. This entry-level role supports the Aggregates Lab, preparing laboratory samples and performing physical tests on bituminous, concrete, aggregate and soil materials.

Incumbents may progress to the next level after meeting qualifications and performance. Under supervision, you will assist engineers, collect data, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and learn

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact.
• Ability to learn, interpret and perform a variety of test methods for bituminous, concrete, aggregate, and soil samples.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and to record accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.
• Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.
• Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year experience

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting to fill the Engineering Technician 1 position as an underfill for Engineering Technician 3 in Carson City, NV. This position is within the Aggregates Lab section of the Materials Division. Technicians in this position will be responsible for prepare laboratory samples and perform physical tests applicable to specific bituminous, concrete, aggregate, and soil samples. Technicians will calculate and record final test results. Duties include calibrating, maintaining, and cleaning laboratory testing equipment. The position does work with hazardous materials and chemicals that will require the use of eye and hearing protection, and a dust mask. The applicant is required to learn, interpret and perform a variety of test methods for bituminous, concrete, aggregate, and soil samples. **INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.** ** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an AUTHORITY. *** Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. ***

Engineering Technicians perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers including drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Work requires the application of technical engineering skills, methods, and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing engineering related documents. Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.
• Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.
• Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.
• Perform manual and computer aided drafting assignments by preparing maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes and contours for construction projects, right-of-way location and water rights ownership, water rights data, data analysis, water quality data and federal, State and private property location.
• Conduct surveying work including staking alignments, structures, fence lines and cross sections to set control points, locate wells and establish right-of-way lines, government survey and property boundaries; perform vertical and horizontal measurements and topographical mapping by operating transits, levels, rods, computerized surveying equipment, compasses, and calculators.
• Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency and advance testing; research material properties, new or proposed specifications and test procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy and reliability of test results and data collection; maintain equipment inventory, repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment.
• Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and condition of title.
• Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Knowledge of:

personal computers and related ancillary equipment.

Skills in:

mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to:

communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public; follow oral and written instructions; convert mathematical data, quantities and measurements and calculate area, volume, length and proportion; read and understand policy and procedure; accurately copy, post or transcribe data; perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence and pace; gather and compile data.