Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Newberry TSC
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Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Newberry TSC
Salary
$17.79 - $29.08 Hourly
Location
Newberry, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Transportation
Job Number
5901-22-SR-17-TransTech-Newber
Closing
9/25/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position participates 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; and 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.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
The State of Michigan offers more than just a paycheck. The state's comprehensive benefits package also includes:
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays and personal and sick leave
Depending on your elected benefits, the value of insurance and retirement benefits can exceed 50% of your base salary. And generous holiday and leave policies can provide peace of mind and paid time off when you need it. Forbes has ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can give the flexibility you need for daily life.
For more information on these and other benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control certification required within one year of hire. This may be extended due to availability of courses.
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. Three of these four certifications (1. Bituminous 2. Concrete 3. Density Testing 4. Aggregate Gradation) are required within one year of hire. May be extended due to availability of courses.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/TransportationTechnician_348543_7.pdf
To be considered for this position you must:
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. 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. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
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