Engineering Technician - Construction - Road Commission

Grand Traverse County Road Commission; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria plan

Health savings accounts

PTO & holidays

401A retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Health Care Saving Program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional workplace

Job summary

Grand Traverse County Road Commission seeks an experienced Construction Engineering Technician to perform routine and technical engineering tasks for roadway construction. The role supports the County Highway Engineer and requires familiarity with MDOT standards and civil engineering principles.

The job includes field and office work, with some evenings/weekends possible in peak season. Experience with drone technology is useful but not required, and the position offers competitive benefits and

Qualifications

• Experience in road construction/inspection.
• Familiarity with MDOT Standards and Specifications for Construction.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist County Highway Engineer with application of civil engineering technology.
• Perform field and office work related to roadway construction.
• Support routine and technical engineering tasks for projects.
• Possibility of non-traditional hours during summer construction season.

Skills

Road construction

Inspection experience

Civil engineering basics

Tools

Drone knowledge

Job description

Join our team! The Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) is seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Technician. The Construction Engineering Technician performs both routine and technical engineering-related work for roadway construction. This position assists the County Highway Engineer in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in road construction/inspection, be familiar with MDOT Standards and Specifications for Construction, and have some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods. The position includes field and office work. Experience with drone technology is useful, though not required.

This position may have non-traditional hours during the summer construction season, including some evenings and weekends as needed, with more traditional and flexible work hours during the off-season. This position receives overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Please see the full job description linked.

To learn more about the Road Commission, go to our website at www.gtcrc.org

The Road Commission offers a competitive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Cafeteria plan with a monthly allowance for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, options that are 100% employer paid
• Employer contributions to two different health care savings accounts
• Generous PTO accrual and 11 paid holidays
• Defined Contribution Plan (401A) for retirement with employer match
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Saving Program
• Tuition and Training reimbursement
• A respectful and professional workplace