Transportation Technician 8/9/E10 (Construction Technician) - Superior Region/Crystal Falls TSC
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Transportation Technician 8/9/E10 (Construction Technician) - Superior Region/Crystal Falls TSC
Salary
$17.61 - $28.79 Hourly
Location
Crystal Falls, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Transportation
Job Number
5901-22-SR-26-TT8-E10-Construc
Closing
5/22/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Participate in and oversee the following: Construction and quality control inspection activities designed to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance. Ensure right of way permit activities are performed and are completed consistently within standards and specifications. Design technical and/or automated drafting activities in such specialized areas as engineering, electrical, right-of-way, cartography, or architecture for the purpose of laying out and preparing drawings of new or existing facilities, roadways, bridges, property and maps. Traffic technical activities designed to enhance highway safety and user efficiency through the collection, analysis, and application of traffic and highway safety data and principles to specific traffic control, signing, signaling and marking situations. Perform surveying technical work of a variety of surveying activities that provide assistance in the surveying of roads, building sites, bridges, environmental sites, and determination of land boundaries under the guidance of a professional surveyor.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRNSTCHEA06R Position Description 5.6.2022.pdf)
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a diverse, innovative agency of approximately 2,800 employees serving Michigan citizens in offices throughout the state. Using cutting-edge technology and multi-disciplinary partnerships, MDOT oversees the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance for over 9,600 miles of I, US and M routes that are the backbone of the state's economy. From aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public transit services, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation. Through numerous employee engagement programs and mentoring opportunities, employees are provided opportunities to thrive in their careers and in doing so, improve the lives of Michigan residents and visitors.
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
The health and safety of our employees is top priority for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). To learn more about how MDOT employees are achieving the Department's mission while abiding by COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit these sites MDOT website (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/) and Worker Personal Protective Products and Precautions.
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
Experience
Transportation Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Transportation Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.
Transportation Technician E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.
Alternate Education and Experience
Transportation Technician 8 - 12
Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.
OR
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate's degree.
OR
Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.
OR
Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.
OR
Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate's degree.
OR
Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's degree.
Additional Requirements and Information
Position may be filled at the Transportation Technician 8, 9, or E10 level based on the preferred candidate's qualifications. The "Salary" listed in this posting is a range and reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level and the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. The pay rate provided to the preferred candidate will be dependent on the level in which they are found qualified. New employees typically will be quoted at the minimum rate of pay for the level in which they are found qualified, and their pay will increase in increments based on evolution to the next level and satisfactory performance.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
If applicable, please submit a copy of your official college transcripts with your application. Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Failure to attach a copy of your official college transcripts may result in you being screened out of the process.
Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (http://aice-eval.org/members/) Failure to attach a copy of your foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the process.
Some positions may require current certification in Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
Any positions performing sampling and testing of highway materials for federal-aid projects on the National Highway System (NHS), subsequent to June 29, 2000, must be performed by qualified technicians, certified in the requisite Bituminous (Hot Mix), Concrete, Density Testing or Aggregate Gradation per a Civil Technician qualification program to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Procedures for Construction 23 CFR 637, dated June 29, 1995.
Some positions are assigned job duties that may require possession of a