Engineering Technician IV

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our Team and processes. As an Engineering Technician IV in the Materials and Research Division, you position will be vital to the gravel prospecting section as a member of the drilling crew. Gravel prospecting ensures contractors have access to economical aggregate sources on large construction projects. You will help find, secure, sample, test, and document aggregate sources for specific road construction projects. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in sampling and testing materials. You will be responsible for using track or truck mounted drilling rigs to conduct soil surveys and bridge soil borings. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows: Geotechnical Site Investigation: Investigations are conducted for roadway improvement projects, borrow sites, new structure construction, large embankment fills, and others requiring knowledge of the in-place properties of soil for design and construction. Use track or truck mounted drilling rigs.Gravel Prospecting: Gravel prospecting is performed to locate and secure gravel sources that can be utilized on DOT construction projects. Performing drilling operation using a truck mounted drilling rig to obtain aggregate samples.Field Data Collection: Assist with field data collection including operating equipment and compiling data. Sampling and Testing Materials: Assist with sampling of materials and testing materials in the M&R Concrete, Bituminous, Soils and Aggregate labs. Perform equipment maintenance & minor repairs and assist with building and grounds maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires six years' work experience related to the engineering technician duties listed. College-level course work and/or 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 B CDL driver's license within 6 months of hire.Overnight travel is required for this position.Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 lbs.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.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

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.* *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.Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. 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.

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. Sect. 23-12-10.