NCDOT Certified Technician

Nova-Engineering-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home Company Vehicle & gas card

Comprehensive medical insurance (incl.

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability coverage

Long term disability coverage

401K with company matching 50%

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering is seeking a NCDOT Certified Technician in our Raleigh, NC office to inspect contractor work at field sites and perform basic soil, ABC stone, asphalt and concrete tests under the direction of other engineers.

The role involves documenting test results on smartphones/tablets, preparing detailed field reports, evaluating subgrade conditions, and communicating with clients, contractors and staff to ensure compliance with project specs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform field materials testing on soil, ABC stone, asphalt and concrete.
• Inspect plant operations for asphalt/concrete as required.
• Prepare clear, complete field reports with results and observations.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of soils, ABC stone, asphalt and concrete.
• Conduct plant inspections for asphalt/concrete when required.
• Prepare detailed reports with test results and observations.
• Evaluate site/subgrade conditions and provide recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, engineers and staff about issues.

Skills

Field inspections

Soil testing

Materials testing

Communication

Tools

Smartphone data entry

Job description

NOVA Engineering is seeking an NCDOT Certified Technician in our Raleigh, NC office.

This inspector will help ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor’s work, and perform basic field soil, ABC stone, asphalt and/or concrete tests and inspections under the direction of other NOVA engineering professionals to verify the work is performed in accordance with NCDOT and project specifications. Asphalt and concrete plant inspections may also be performed to verify compliance. With minimal paperwork involved, all inspections/observations and test data is input on smart phones/tablets in the field for immediate transmittal to our Project Managers and Engineers for review.

Responsibilities:

• Performing field materials testing of soil, ABC stone, asphalt, concrete and/or steel
• Performing plant inspections for asphalt and/or concrete
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations provided
• Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations
• Communicating with clients, contractors, engineers and technician staff regarding construction issues

Required:

Also Preferred:

• NCDOT Borrow Pit Sampling
• NCDOT ABC Sampling

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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