Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is hiring for an Engineering Technician I/Roadside Environmental position in NCDOT's Division 11. This role involves managing vegetation, overseeing contract work, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to apply, even without a degree. The position also supports maintenance operations and offers full State benefits.

Benefits

Full State Benefits

Opportunities for Career Development

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience.
• Consideration for trainees without full qualifications.
• Safety footwear is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Vegetation management and contract monitoring.
• Inspecting contract grass mowing and roadside maintenance.
• Coordinating permits and interpreting policies.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contract inspection

Record keeping

Reading highway/landscape plans

MS Word

Excel

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Survey Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities. Located in the Division 11 Roadside Environmental Unit in Wilkes County, responsibilities include vegetation management, contract development and monitoring, and permitting. The unit ensures compliance with laws such as the 1973 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and manages activities like turf grass management, erosion control, herbicide applications, roadside mowing, landscape beautification, wildflower planting, storm water compliance, and vegetation removal.

Main duties involve inspecting contract grass mowing, slope mowing, litter removal, roadside maintenance, and federally funded landscape projects. The role also supports winter weather operations and maintenance at Rest Areas. Ensuring work safety and compliance on NCDOT Right-of-Way is essential. The position includes coordinating permits and fees, interpreting policies, and inspecting contracted work.

You do not need a degree to qualify; applicants with at least two years of related experience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in vegetation management, contract inspection, record keeping, reading highway/landscape plans, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Ability to conduct routine inspections, understand regulations, operate inspection equipment, maintain records, communicate effectively, and operate a vehicle. Night and weekend work, snow and ice operations, and emergency response may be required. Safety footwear is mandatory.

Minimum Education and Experience: An associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration for trainees without full qualifications is possible, with salary adjustments upon qualification.

Applicants must meet all requirements and provide complete education and work experience details in their application. "See Resume" or "See Attached" is not acceptable in lieu of detailed information.

For more information, contact Sarah Handy at 336-903-9229.