Transportation Engineering Technician Level III

Description

The Transportation Engineering Technician performs full-performance 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 

Requirements

Essential Functions: 

• Performs and supervises materials testing in the field and in district and central laboratories, including but not limited to sample and core selection; collection and preparation for shipment; adequacy of coverage; recording of determinations and certificates. 
• Performs, supervises, and coordinates construction surveys including Chief of Party duties; layout and staking of drainage, grade, line, earthwork, curbs and gutters; and preparation for as-built reports and quantity surveys. 
• Reads and utilizes complex plans and specifications; reviews consultants plans, specifications and bid proposals.
• Assures compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements; assures availability of first aid and emergency services on job.
• Coordinates traffic controls and detours on job
• Inspects and verifies compliance with federal, state and local requirements for special programs.
• Coordinates activities with utilities, local governments, and citizen interest 
• Assures basic erosion controls during construction.
• Computes, checks and verifies quantities and costs of line items.
• Inspects and records steel and concrete structures including staking and layout; forming, curing, stripping, finishing, and treating concrete structures in all weathers; placement of reinforcing steel on concrete structures; erection and removal of falsework on steel structures; fastening and seating on steel structures.
• Communicates with the public and prepares written correspondence and reports. 
• Maintains property records and safeguards instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates complete bid proposal for a standard project including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates and bidding procedures.
• Conducts initial review of bids and formulation of recommendations for award of a contract. 
• Coordinates drafting, computing and reproduction processes for a complex project.
• Conducts plans-in-hand inspection of projects.
• Develops ownership agreement and work sheet for relocation of utilities or railroads.
• Reviews and processes permit application for utilities or land developers.
• Reviews shop erection drawings for a steel structure; revies adequacy of soil boring data for design of highway section
• Compilation and application of materials specifications to design of standard projects.
• Organizes work crews with appropriate equipment and materials for performance of maintenance ore repair projects, schedules routes for recurring maintenance and inspection work.
• Supervises truck drivers and heavy equipment operators to assure safe and efficient use of equipment; supervises the Bituminous or Portland Cement Concrete patching operations.
• Selects appropriate items of heavy equipment, trucks, and hand tools for accomplishment of maintenance and repairs.
• Provides effective and safe traffic controls at job sites.
• Inspects and records maintenance work performed on highways, safety structures, drains, ditches, bridges, and shoulders.
• Prepares and reviews field books and sketches for drainage structures, earthwork, grades and curbs and gutters.
• Perform title searches to determine, plot and locate cadastral information.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares recommendations for revision of speed limit zones.
• Designs and review plans for upgrading standard traffic signal systems.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of consultant and construction contracts, contractor bonding requirements and requirements for inclusion of EEO, Davis-Bacon and OSHA provisions
• Knowledge of nomenclature and uses of standard items of hand tools and mechanized equipment used in maintenance and repair operations.
• Knowledge of governmental organizations and divisions of maintenance responsibilities in effect in the district/division in which employed.
• Ability to provide adequate erosion and sedimentation control and to take immediate corrective action on erosion damage.
• Ability to run simple levels to determine adequacy of drainage work.
• Ability to implement and enforce an effective system to account for safeguard materials and equipment used by maintenance crews. 
• Ability to read and utilize topographic maps and standard plans and specifications including metric units and conversions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required to determine and verify areas, volumes, weights, quantities, and costs required for maintenance work.
• Ability to utilize field survey notes or plans for accomplishment of maintenance work.
• Ability to work with utility companies and local governments or private owners in moving or working around utilizes or installed facilities. 
• Ability to check on the quantity, quality, condition, and specification compliance of materials used for repairs and maintenance; ability to care for and safeguard materials and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency

2. Ethical Conduct

3. Flexibility

4. Initiative

5. Time Management

Required Training/Education

• Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. 
• Substitution (new hires only) – Successful completion of thirty (30) hours of study in engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of full-time or the 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 from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering technology, plus three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

  OR

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required training/education.

Required Experience

No prior experience 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 : $33 - $35