Transportation Engineering Technician Level II

Description

The Transportation Engineering Technician Associate serves in an entry level capacity performing duties associated with highway and bridge construction and maintenance, including planning, design, surveys, materials, construction inspection, utility placement and relocation, traffic operations, and bridge safety. Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. Performs related duties as required. 

Requirements

Essential Functions: 

• Conducts standard sampling and field-testing materials including density test by application of standard method of Portland Cement Concrete, Bituminous mixtures aggregates, quarries and pits.
• Conducts standard construction surveying including instrument duties, provision of adequate staking to permit construction, identification and staking of right-of-way, reducing and checking field book notes of standard surveys, and determining, plotting and checking standard cross sections.
• Enforces traffic controls established during construction.
• Computes and records areas, volumes, and cost estimates 
• Determines drainage areas from survey data of topographic maps.
• Determines and utilizes Federal, State and AASHTO load and clearance factors applicable to pavements and structures. 
• Performs calculation of safe speeds on horizontal curves and determines super-elevation, and calculation of sight distances on vertical curves and screened horizontal curves.
• Prepares and checks detailed estimates, bills of materials and cost estimates.
• Reviews and check location and property surveys
• Posts as-built feature on design plans of a project
• Reviews test results to determine if they provide a reasonably unbiased estimate of the information desired.
• Reads topographic and hydrographic maps, charts plots, and drafts topographic information.
• Performs minor adjustments to simple optical instruments (adjust level, etc.)
• Performs triangulation and traverse surveys to meet 3rd order precision standards; operate levels of 3rd order precision in bench level runs and cross-sectioning – including balancing of back sights and foresights.
• Directs survey helpers on location surveys.
• Reviews and evaluates routine technical traffic control studies, include simple signalization requests, systems to signs and pavement markings, hazard elimination projects, studies to determine conformance to established standards.
• Validates and compiles traffic volume data to assist engineers or specialists in determining traffic trends.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of first aid procedures
• Knowledge of individual responsibilities under OSHA and other safety requirements
• Knowledge of the applications of computers to design and estimate.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of photogrammetry as applied to design.
• Knowledge of care, cleaning, basic calibration and safeguarding of standard laboratory and field equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of basic surveying and drafting required to accurately plot sample locations. 
• Knowledge of materials testing terms, symbols, punctuation, grammar, spelling and sentence structure
• Knowledge of basic principles of physical science
• Knowledge of methods for collecting and storing samples for future testing; knowledge of aggregate sampling
• Knowledge of reagents used for standard field and laboratory tests. 
• Knowledge of requirements of special programs such as EEO, OJT, Davis-Bacon and Workers Compensation
• Knowledge of traffic safety requirements at and around work sites
• Knowledge of the utilization of vertical and aerial photos and the basic concepts of photography
• Knowledge of traffic safety requirements during construction and of methods to safely maintain or re-route traffic.
• Knowledge of procedures required to coordinate work with utility companies and government agencies with emphasis on electrical device layout and installation.
• Ability to perform and interpret construction surveys as related to location or traffic control devices.
• Ability to read, understand and utilize standard plans and specifications including metric units and conversions.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, record and check construction surveys for line and grade.
• Ability to implement and enforce an effective system to account for, safeguard and maintain materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform simple mathematics including metric units and conversions.
• Ability to compute and record areas, volumes, and cost extensions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency

2. Ethical Conduct

3. Flexibility

4. Initiative

5. Time Management

Required Training/Education

• Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Associate by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. 
• Substitution (new hires only) – Successful completion of 12 semester hours in engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of full-time equivalent part-time paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology may be substitutes for the required training/education.

Required Experience

None required.

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Moving parts, machines, exposure to chemicals, and use of protective clothing is required. Work environment may include frequent travel in a vehicle, navigating difficult and varied terrain on job sites, and exposure to various weather conditions. May also include working in close proximity to motorized equipment and light machinery such as warehouse equipment or light to medium maintenance equipment and machinery. Basic safety precautions and safety equipment may be necessary when traveling and while working at various locations. 

Physical Demands

The work involves a certain degree of physical exertion. This could include long periods of walking or standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. Position could be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time seasonal position. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.

Travel

Most assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked. 

AAP/EEO Statement

QCS is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

QCS has been and will continue be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in the employee handbook.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $27 - $29