Under supervision of the Area Construction Senior Transportation Engineer and with direction from the lead Resident Engineer, incumbent performs various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction.
Collects engineering data, samples construction materials and performs materials testing per standard procedures and coordinates with contractor’s personnel on various construction projects.
Performs general construction office duties relating to administration of construction contracts including quantity calculations, processing contract change orders, preparing estimates for monthly progress payments, etc. Assists the Resident Engineer in drafting change orders, contract estimates, and other documents and reports involved in construction projects.
Makes construction projects inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Inspects construction related work as to the quantity, quality, and methodology. Advises Resident Engineer of problems or situations on project sites. Records Manpower and equipment usage along with pertinent details. Prepares documentation of the work performed. Prepares daily reports. Performs inspection of finished products and calculation of units completed for payment and monitors Contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with safety orders. Performs asphalt concrete and portland cement concrete plant inspections.
PARF# 06-5-958 / JC-470141
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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