New Job Engineering Technician Iv In North Dakota

Aggregate, Bituminous, Concrete, and Soil Assurance Testing:

• Perform Independent Assurance laboratory and field testing.
• Prepare clear and accurate testing results and maintain proper records.
• Evaluate sampling and testing procedures and equipment checks.
• Maintain frequent contact with the testing lab supervisor regarding equipment, requirements, specifications, etc.

Asphalt Mix Design Verification:

• Verify the physical properties of each aggregate component from samples supplied by the Contractor.
• Run sieve analysis of each aggregate component and compare results with Contractor results.
• Determine if all gradation and physical property tests meet the required tolerances.
• Determine the optimum asphalt content of the mixture and determine if it meets the required tolerances.

TTQP Training and Other Duties:

• Make certain acceptance personnel located in Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) testing laboratories are fully qualified and capable of conducting the appropriate sampling and testing procedures.
• Administer exams and qualify testing personnel as required in the FS & TM and maintain proper records.
• Perform milestone and miscellaneous coring of roadways within the District boundaries.

Assist Project Personnel:

• Assist in District plans and design; bridge inspection.
• Show new employees resources, frequency of tests, forms, and reporting and filing test results.

District & Field Lab Certification

• Calibration and Maintenance of all testing and engineering equipment.
• Issue and check on the proper care and use of field laboratory and survey equipment.
• Monitor equipment records indicating all repairs and calibration dates for all testing equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory and calibration records.
• Assure all other laboratory equipment that is used on location is calibrated properly.
• Perform inspection of field labs.

Requires six years’ work experience related to the engineering technician duties listed. College-level coursework and/or a degree in an engineering or related field reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Requires a valid North Dakota Class D driver’s license in order to travel to project location

• Construction Technician III - Requires four years’ work experience related to the engineering technician duties listed. College-level coursework and/or a degree in an engineering or related field reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Currently hold or will obtain, within the first six months of employment, a North Dakota Transportation Technician Qualified Program (NDTTQP) Level III tester certification and maintain it in the following areas:

Aggregates: Sampling Aggregate ND T 2, Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate ND T 27 & ND T 11, Specific Gravity Fine ND T 84, Specific Gravity Coarse ND T 85, Liquid Limit ND T 89, Plastic Limit ND T 90, Sample Reduction ND T 248, Total Moisture Content of aggregate ND T 255, Shale, Hard Iron Oxide (NDDOT), Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate ND T 113, Fine Aggregate Angularity ND T 304 Method A, Flat or Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate D T 4791, Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate (NDDOT), Sand Equivalent ND T 176, Moisture Content of Aggregates Using the Microwave Method ND T 4643

Asphalt Materials: Sampling & Splitting field Verification HBP Samples (NDDOT), Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity ND 209, Gyratory Compactor ND T 312, Emulsified Asphalts ND T 59

Concrete: Casting Test Specimens ND T 23, Slump ND T 119, Sampling Concrete ND T 141, Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete ND T 152, Flexural Strength of Concrete ND T 97, Unit Weight, Field ND T 121. Compressive Strength of Cylinders ND T 22. Water Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete Using the Microwave Method Oven ND T 318

Soils: Moisture Content of Soils ND T 265, Moisture Density Relation of Soils ND T 99/ ND T 180, Speedy Moisture ND T 217, Soil Density (Sand Cone-ND T 191 & Water Balloon-ND D 2167

Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors and in all types of weather on a variety of uneven or slippery surfaces; traffic and machinery hazards may be present or occur, safety training provided; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry several items with a total weight of 50 pounds; physical mobility, agility, and mental alertness compatible with an office setting and a construction project or maintenance/shop setting; extended periods of standing, stairs, up and down, exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, smoke, and fumes. Ability to work closely with people; some contact with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and others; ability to function with minimal supervision.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check, and driving records check.

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or 701.328.3290.

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [email protected] or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.