Engineering Technician II - Division 13 - Weaverville Construction

Engineering Technician II - Division 13 - Weaverville Construction page is loaded## Engineering Technician II - Division 13 - Weaverville Constructionlocations: Buncombe County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 29, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-115890**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineering Technician II (S)**Position Number**60023228**Grade**NC09It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is a Repost for this position. All previous applicants must reapply in order to be considered. This position is in Buncombe County, in the Weaverville Resident Engineer’s Office. This is an Engineering Technician II position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, material sampling and testing, and construction traffic control. Position requires the performance of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. Employee may supervise lower-level technicians and CEI personnel and help in coordination of work assignments. Work functions may include highway construction surveying and layout. Employee must be proficient in record keeping. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as necessary. Daily duties will include keeping diaries on project operations, completing various material reports, documenting pay records, performing construction calculations, and computer/iPad entry. Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Work involves independent decision making and the use of judgement. Must be able to document and take corrective actions and apply safety philosophy and program to all operations. Ability to complete daily diaries, survey notes and other record keeping items manually and electronically. Be able to perform construction related mathematical calculations. This position requires acquiring various certifications, including QMS Asphalt, Concrete Testing, Borrow Pit Sampling, and OSHA Certifications. Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in high traffic areas, work at heights over water or traffic, work in extreme temperatures, traverse uneven terrain, and work at night and weekends, if necessary. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe footwear is required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 - $41,206.00 - $72,113.00**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience with contract administration.* Knowledge in understanding contracts, plans, standards, and specifications.* Experience in performing inspection, sampling, and testing materials (concrete, asphalt density) to ensure compliance with NCDOT Specifications.* Working knowledge of computer equipment (iPad and desktop), software (HiCAMS and SharePoint), and mathematical functions.* Experience in maintaining neat, legible, and accurate records and reports, including computer/iPad data entry.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Susan Carol Briggs**Email:**View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr NCDOT