Engineering Technician I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join their Roadside Environmental Unit. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to engage in vegetation management, including grass mowing and tree removal, while supporting experienced technicians and engineers. The position promises a dynamic work environment, requiring physical stamina and teamwork to tackle various projects across multiple counties. With full state benefits and competitive salaries, this role is perfect for individuals eager to develop their careers in public service and environmental management.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Entry-level technician position in vegetation management.
• Assist in construction inspection and materials sampling.

Responsibilities

• Support higher-level technicians in construction traffic control.
• Assist in planning vegetation management activities.

Skills

Vegetation Management

Interacting with Contractors

Reading Construction Plans

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The employee within this position will function as an Engineering Technician I for Division 1 Roadside Environmental Unit in Hertford, North Carolina. This is an entry level technician position involving technical work and supporting higher level technicians or engineers in construction inspection, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. The employee within this position will primarily be responsible for assisting the Transportation Supervisor and Engineer in planning and scheduling vegetation management in 14 counties. The employee within this position will assist lower-level supervisors and their crews in carrying out vegetation management activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance
• Experience interacting with contractors and the public
• Experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans
• Experience using MS Word and Excel
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
  
  

Additional Expectations

Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently and/or more than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee will be expected to work hours other than regularly scheduled due to emergencies and heavy workloads. The position is labor intensive and will be required to work in diverse working environments; in all weather conditions, heavy traffic, and in traffic moving at high speeds. The position will be required to follow oral and written instructions. Steel toe safety shoes will be required. Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills, and Ability requirements to be considered qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

For more information, contact Mary Lou Kirkland at 252.426.4180

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

03

Explain your experience in vegetation management such as grass mowing, guardrail trimming, tree removal, and plant bed maintenance.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience interacting with contractors and the public?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

05

Explain your experience interacting with contractors and the public.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

07

Explain your experience reading highway and/or landscape construction plans.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using MS Word and Excel?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

09

Explain your experience using MS Word and Excel.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience working in a team environment to complete assignments?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

11

Explain your experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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