Construction Technician Series

About the Role

This position provides semi-skilled technical or paraprofessional support in connection with the engineering projects. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. This position may be filled at an entry-level, intermediate, or senior level based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic construction tests such as air, slump, moisture, compaction, aggregate gradation, and density; reports results to supervisor.
• Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, and contractor payment estimates.
• Assists in inspection of bituminous and portland cement concrete plants and/or grading, base, bituminous or concrete paving.
• Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to inspections; keeps supervisor informed of activities or unusual conditions; ensures projects meet department standards.
• Enters and records information regarding construction projects into computer programs.
• Eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
• Basic math skills, consistent with high school level algebra.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical activity.
• Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.