Prestressed Concrete Technician

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

60027328

Grade

NC11

About Us

It’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.

The Materials and Tests Unit (M&T) is responsible for establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products to be incorporated into the North Carolina highway system and ensuring that these materials and manufactured products meet these criteria and will function as intended.
This position resides within the Manufactured Product’s Section of the Materials and Tests Unit. This position serves as one of the Department’s Prestressed Concrete Engineering Technicians. The position is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspecting prestressed and other manufactured concrete products. The Precast Engineering Technician visits production and project sites to inspect concrete products visually and dimensionally and to ensure that the materials used are prepared in compliance with prescribed standards and specifications. Duties include inspection of the forms and molds, various procedures prior and during casting, monitoring the quality and placement of the concrete, inspection of the finished product, and other required inspection duties. The Prestressed Engineering Technician will be responsible for preparing and distributing detailed records of inspections including: daily diaries, reports on samples taken, and field inspection reports. Work will be on NCDOT projects and at production facilities throughout North Carolina and in neighboring states.

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

•Active Concrete Field Technician and PCI Level I certifications are preferred.
•This position requires extensive travel – including overnight and out of state travel – to properly inspect Prestress and/or Precast Concrete members. This weekly overnight travel is required on a regular basis due to the location of the producer plants.
•Extensive knowledge of HiCAMS and Vendor programs used by the Department.
•Ability to lift 60 pounds and traverse uneven and rough terrain; make fine visual distinctions in measurements and test results.
•Ability to safely navigate hazardous work situations at facilities and project sites while following established in-house safety procedures.
•Must be in good physical condition and have the ability to perform field work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC11 $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience inspecting the material properties of concrete and steel materials used in prestressed and precast concrete product manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing non-conformance reports and ensuring approved repair procedures are implemented by the producer so as not to delay project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to assess proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with established testing and inspection methods in both classroom and field inspection environments.
• Customer service experience with various internal and external customers related to inspection, sampling, testing, and certification.

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 Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Dorthea Antoinette Hill

Email:

[email protected]