Job Description
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Job ID 3027226
Location Valley City, ND
Salary Range From 18.72 To 18.72 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Closing Date 4/03/2024
Temporary Construction Technician
Location: Valley City District, Valley City, ND
Temporary, Full-Time
If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota. We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it.
NDDOT Starting Salary: $18.72 per hour
This temporary position is a seasonal unbenefited position.
Summary of Work
Are you a tech-savvy individual who loves working outdoors? Do you have a passion for construction and engineering? Then we want you to join our team as a Construction Technician/Engineering Technician!
As our new team member, you will be responsible for conducting field inspections for all types of construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. You'll get to work with cutting-edge equipment like Robotic Total Station and GPS, and use Microstation and Geopack programs to measure, calculate, and print reports and cross-sections. You'll also get to perform daily tests and prepare forms for all types of projects to ensure materials are within NDDOT specifications.
But that's not all! You'll have the opportunity to assist project engineers with checking and organizing project final records, as well as with district design work that requires the use of Microstation. And don't worry, we'll make sure you have all the necessary training and support to excel in these tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
You must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a basic understanding of the concepts needed for this type of work. You will need to be able to work in all types of weather on a variety of uneven or slippery surfaces, have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry several items with a total weight of 50 pounds, and have a valid North Dakota Class D driver’s license in order to travel to project locations.
But most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about construction and engineering, has strong organizational and communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. Join us in building the road to success!
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required medical screening, reference check and driving records check.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
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 recruiter@nd.gov 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 malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.
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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), 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.