Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Crystal Falls TSC

Southern Arkansas University; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Technician to oversee construction and QC inspection activities for highways, bridges, and related facilities in Michigan. The role includes reviewing project records to ensure compliance with plans and specs, and providing materials testing and inspection support in the field.

A valid driver's license is required for regular inspections. Salary is described as a range reflecting entry to experienced levels; candidates are reviewed

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in listed technical fields is required or substituted with relevant experience.
• Experience: 1 year at Transportation Technician 8 level; 2 years at Transportation Technician 9 level.
• Specific certifications in hot mix, concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and quality control inspection activities for highways and bridges.
• Review and document project records for adherence to standards.
• Provide engineering technical support including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.
• Possess a valid driver's license for field inspections and reviews.

Education

Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science

Bachelor's degree or higher in Applied Science/Science with 16 semester hours credits in related course work

60 semester credits including 24-credits in related topics may substitute for associate's degree

4 years technician-level experience in QC inspections, drafting, materials testing, surveying or traffic (substitutable for degree)

Current certifications in bituminous, concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation (may substitute for degree)

Job description

This position participates in and oversees construction and quality control inspection activities to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform regular field inspections and reviews.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10)level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Experience and Education

Education

Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology,surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

Other Considerations

• Transportation Technician 8 - 12
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term)credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.
• Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combinationof course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design,bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computerscience, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may besubstituted for the associate's degree.
• Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materialsand testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.
• Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and oneyear of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.
• Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and threeyears experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for theassociate's degree.
• Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation andcompletion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas:structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry,physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, constructionmanagement, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pd

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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Accommodations

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