Highway Design & Survey Technician

MCCC: Martin County; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Highway Department is seeking a Highway Technician responsible for assisting in design and drafting of construction project plans using CAD applications. The role involves obtaining design data with surveying tools, inspecting field and plant operations, and contributing to bridge inspection reports and data compilation for repair lists.

The position requires knowledge of highway engineering practices, data entry, and continuity with MnDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal training or education in technical school or associate’s degree.
• One year of progressive experience in related field with the skills, knowledge and abilities required or two years of related technical training plus one year of experience; or equivalent combined education and experience

Responsibilities

• Designs and drafts construction project plans utilizing various programs.
• Performs project inspection on grading and base, bituminous and concrete projects.
• Locates corners and establishes surveying baseline for topography, cross sections and locating utilities.
• Maintains project records and documentation for testing activities.
• Updates all MnDOT technical books as required.

Skills

CAD drafting

Surveying

Highway engineering support

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associates or better in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Martin County Highway Department is seeking a Highway Technician responsible for assisting in design and drafting of construction project plans using CAD applications. The role involves obtaining design data with surveying tools, inspecting field and plant operations, and contributing to bridge inspection reports and data compilation for repair lists.

The position requires knowledge of highway engineering practices, data entry, and continuity with MnDOT standards.