What are the responsibilities and job description for the Erosion Control Technician position at RS&H?
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Erosion Control Technician for our Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) practice in Aberdeen, NC.
As an Erosion Control Technician, you will have thorough understanding of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)record keeping process and the expectations of the NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit. Monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents. The ideal candidate will have industry experience, possess strong communication skills, be a team player, is enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work
- Monitor the erosion control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
Perform NPDES inspections once per seven calendar days and within 24 hours of a rainfall of 1.0” or greater per 24 hour period
Ensure stabilization/ground cover timeframes are being adhered to
- Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work
- Track/measure completed work quantities for payment
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of construction experience OR Associate’s degree in a related field
- Ability to independently read erosion control plans and have a thorough knowledge of all BMP's used in NCDOT construction
- Strong communication skills to interact daily with contractor's and project staff
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
- Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames
- Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods, under various outside conditions
- Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
- Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
- Must be able to walk on uneven ground, mud, and through tall vegetation
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and shake up to 20 pounds
- Ability to obtain NCDOT Level II Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
** Please submit a project list that includes your role on the project as well as the construction value along with your resume.**
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- EIT Certification
- NCDOT Certifications
- OSHA 10 Certification
Benefits:
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Medical and Dental
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Ownership
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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.
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The Team
While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.
