Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Transportation Research, Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Austin is seeking a Technical Staff Assistant IV for the Center for Transportation Research. This role involves operating heavy equipment, fabricating test setups, and supervising student researchers in a structural engineering research environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and four years of related construction experience. The position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Four years of experience in construction related fields.
• Willingness to learn if candidate lacks required training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like forklift and overhead crane.
• Fabricate and construct test setups/specimens.
• Supervise student researchers to promote safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation (forklift/overhead crane)

Light welding

Light electronics

Hydraulics

Metal and woodworking fabrication

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduation or GED

Tools

MTS Systems controllers

Load frames

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Posting Title: Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Transportation Research, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department: Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

This staff position requires working with personnel and students conducting structural engineering research and working with structural steel reinforced concrete and timber. Many of the researchers are students who have limited construction experience, and this position will provide assistance in the safe and efficient fabrication and construction of these experiments.

Responsibilities

• Heavy equipment operation (forklift/overhead crane).
• Fabrication and construction of test setups/specimens.
• Assist with electronics and hydraulic configuration.
• Direct supervision of student researchers to promote and instruct safe working space.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Four years of experience in construction related fields, maintenance of equipment or apparatus of the type related to the position. Vocational training in a related field is desirable. Skill in the use of metal and/or woodworking fabrication equipment is desirable. Experience with light welding, light electronics, hydraulics (MTS Systems controllers, actuators, and load frames), and heavy equipment operation (forklift and/or overhead crane) is desirable. If candidate does not have the required training or experience, willingness to learn in the position is required.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must be knowledgeable and diligent in standard safety protocols related to construction or shop practices. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well as a team member and independently. Candidate must be able to understand and speak English.

Salary Range

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Working environment is in a large-scale structural engineering research laboratory at the Pickle Research Campus (PRC), as well as the area surrounding the laboratory. The main testing areas of the laboratory are not air conditioned. Position includes exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, chemicals, and electrical hazards. Position will necessitate light to moderate lifting. Occasional work may involve field instrumentation of bridges or other structures. The position requires occasional work outdoors year around. The position also requires walking and standing on paved concrete or asphalt surfaces for multiple hours and working at height using ladders and/or lifts.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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