Highway Construction Technician I
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State of Nebraska
Job Title: Highway Construction Technician I
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/29/14 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $12.77/Hour
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Department: Roads, Department of
Requisition #: 201403334
Position #: 02701125
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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
Department of Roads-Lincoln, Nebraska
Successful applicants will be under immediate supervision and trained to perform standard tests on construction material and inspections in routine phases of construction projects, and/or participate as a member of a highway construction or a preliminary design survey crew.
Examples of Work:
Testing work includes: Perform or assist with standard tests on Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, soil, aggregate and other construction material for conformance to specifications, and maintains automated records. Perform tests such as slump tests, entrained air content tests, and unit weight tests on Portland cement concrete. Perform soil tests using nuclear guage to measure density and moisture content, uses balloon volume measures, scales and heating devices to calculate the density and moisture content of soil. Inspection work includes: Inspect contractors' work on construction projects including checking grades and elevations, and collecting, recording measurements, and maintaining automated records. Observe transportable and stationary scales to weigh contractors' trucks containing materials used in highway construction such as concrete, hay for mulch, asphalt, and gravel. Inspect earthwork and removal operations. Read construction plans to understand dimensions and information shown and applies the information to the inspection of projects. Survey work includes: Participate on a highway construction survey crew responsible to utilize construction plans, blue top data, and cross section data to stake locations at highway construction sites. Reduce survey notes and plots cross-sections. Measures elevations using a survey rod and level, measures long distances using a measuring chain, and measures short distances using a tape measure or electronic measuring equipment. Make standard computations, operates transit, total station, and/or level. Cuts and clears tree brush to clear a line of site to complete surveying. Measure and set benchmarks for elevation. Participate on a preliminary survey crew to collect data from the field for use in design of highway plans. Record field notes in logbooks. Complete routine and general maintenance of equipment. Load and unload materials, equipment and supplies. Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED: Experience in materials testing, inspection, survey, record keeping, trigonometry, geometry, basic computer and the operation of heavy equipment. Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
OTHER: Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have good math skills. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances and work long hours in outdoor temperature extremes. Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
State of Nebraska
Job Title: Highway Construction Technician I
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/29/14 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $12.77/Hour
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Department: Roads, Department of
Requisition #: 201403334
Position #: 02701125
Print Job Information-Apply
Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
Department of Roads-Lincoln, Nebraska
Successful applicants will be under immediate supervision and trained to perform standard tests on construction material and inspections in routine phases of construction projects, and/or participate as a member of a highway construction or a preliminary design survey crew.
Examples of Work:
Testing work includes: Perform or assist with standard tests on Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, soil, aggregate and other construction material for conformance to specifications, and maintains automated records. Perform tests such as slump tests, entrained air content tests, and unit weight tests on Portland cement concrete. Perform soil tests using nuclear guage to measure density and moisture content, uses balloon volume measures, scales and heating devices to calculate the density and moisture content of soil. Inspection work includes: Inspect contractors' work on construction projects including checking grades and elevations, and collecting, recording measurements, and maintaining automated records. Observe transportable and stationary scales to weigh contractors' trucks containing materials used in highway construction such as concrete, hay for mulch, asphalt, and gravel. Inspect earthwork and removal operations. Read construction plans to understand dimensions and information shown and applies the information to the inspection of projects. Survey work includes: Participate on a highway construction survey crew responsible to utilize construction plans, blue top data, and cross section data to stake locations at highway construction sites. Reduce survey notes and plots cross-sections. Measures elevations using a survey rod and level, measures long distances using a measuring chain, and measures short distances using a tape measure or electronic measuring equipment. Make standard computations, operates transit, total station, and/or level. Cuts and clears tree brush to clear a line of site to complete surveying. Measure and set benchmarks for elevation. Participate on a preliminary survey crew to collect data from the field for use in design of highway plans. Record field notes in logbooks. Complete routine and general maintenance of equipment. Load and unload materials, equipment and supplies. Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance.
Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED: Experience in materials testing, inspection, survey, record keeping, trigonometry, geometry, basic computer and the operation of heavy equipment. Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
OTHER: Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have good math skills. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances and work long hours in outdoor temperature extremes. Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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