What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Technician 1, PN 20051686 position at State of Ohio Jobs?
Official Position Description:
Generates standard detailed drawings used in construction, maintenance & planning of transportation projects & assists in review of highway & bridge plans, contracts & cost estimates in order to ensure technical accuracy. Modifies or recommends changes to consultant plans involving roadways, culvert replacements, minor structures, signing, roadway illumination &/or right-of-way. Under supervision of higher-level engineer, uses personal computer (e.g., Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD)) & applicable standard techniques & applies knowledge of soils, slope of land & availability of existing drainage & structural design in order to establish precedents for meeting estimated load requirements &/or improve efficiency, safety, economy & environmental compatibility. Provides technical support to engineers, designers, realty personnel & utility personnel in design & development of standard highway construction & right-of-way plans.
Provides technical engineering assistance. Performs duties in conjunction with plan preparation including review & revision of designs, generation of reports & cost estimates, coordination of necessary field work, performance of calculations (e.g., profile grade, vertical &/or horizontal curves, right-of-way parcel closures), & research of records (e.g., existing roadway plans, property records). Confers with higher-level engineers &/or technicians in order to gain assistance in resolving unusual problems.
Meets with general public, government officials & property owners in order to provide project-related information. Reviews roadway & right-of-way plans & calculations performed by others. Participates in preconstruction meetings & field reviews of project sites in order to collect data &/or confirm existing information. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 3 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
- Or 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Technical Specialist, 85871, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Job Skills: Civil Engineering
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
