General Engineering Tech I/II

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Performs and coordinates highly advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and/or complex contract maintenance inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
• Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors
  build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• May train other employees
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety,
  laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) using automated programs; reviews plans, enters data and updates,
  stores and maintains PS&E documents and files.

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience 

General Engineering Tech I:  4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

General Engineering Tech II:  6 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.