Project Technician

Job ID: 30241
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Belle Fourche
Salary: $23.82 - $28.36 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 01/22/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov.

The position of a Project Technician performs technical engineering support for construction trades related work and provides guidance to other staff on moderately complex construction projects. Duties may include, but are not limited to inspecting portland cement concrete paving; collecting and testing portland cement concrete samples; inspecting and observing portland cement concrete plant inspections; collecting and testing samples for asphalt plant quality control/quality assurance; inspecting asphalt paving; monitoring grading operations; collecting and testing aggregate and soil samples; inspecting pipe materials and installation; inspecting erosion and sediment control; inspecting structures and materials; organizing equipment, assigning and conducting surveys, and collecting and editing data; inspecting temporary traffic control through and around work zones; completing various records and reports; and overseeing testing and inspections on moderately complex construction projects.

This position has a typical 40-hour work week Monday through Friday, although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic.

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Project Technician is approximately $69,602.00 annually.

Licenses and Certifications:
Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment. Classes and training in the certification areas are provided through the Department of Transportation.

A valid driver's license is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, or a vocational technical degree in a related field; a 4-year Construction Management degree; or 2 years related experience performing materials sampling and testing, inspections, and experience in conventional survey methods.

Knowledge of:

• all phases of construction inspection, plant inspection, engineering survey, and project monitoring related to civil engineering;
• construction methods, materials, processes, sequences, and technology;
• Construction Measurement and Payment (CM&P) and Materials Sampling & Testing (MS&T) software.

Skill to:

• operate survey equipment and perform the necessary calculations;
• perform construction-related mathematical calculations;
• operate computers and use Microsoft software;
• read, interpret, and implement construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.

Ability to:

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• demonstrate self-confidence and take action when needed;
• attend to details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately and thoroughly;
• remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times;
• treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs;
• exercise sound judgment when making decision and take prompt, decisive action;
• display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals;
• actively seek, collect and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events;
• actively identify development needs, take advantage of development opportunities, and apply newly learned knowledge and skills on the job; and
• build cohesive teams and provide clear direction and guidance in order to facilitate the completion of team goals.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=109
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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