Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics
State of Michigan
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Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) Jackson TSC
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$24.73 - $40.42
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting and overseeing the construction of highways, bridges, and other transportation projects to make sure they meet the agreed plans and quality standards.
Workers review records, test materials, conduct surveys, and handle related technical tasks in the office.
It's a good fit for someone with an associate's degree in a related field and experience in construction or engineering support, who enjoys hands-on fieldwork and attention to detail.
Key Requirements
- Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science
- For Transportation Technician 8: No specific experience required
- For Transportation Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8
- For Transportation Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9
- Ability to participate in construction inspection and quality control activities
- Skills in materials testing, surveying, and engineering technical support
- Proficiency in using construction documentation systems and eConstruction delivery methods
Full Job Description
This position participates in and oversees construction and quality control inspection activities to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements using the current construction documentation system and eConstruction delivery methods. Reviews and documents project records for adherence to standards. Performs engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, surveying and other related office tech functions.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) 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:
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.
Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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.
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 Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Possess a concrete, density, aggregate, bituminous, radiation safety, storm water management-construction site, and/or soil erosion & sedimentation certification or possession within 12 months of the date of hire into the position.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Click here 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pdMDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
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