Highway Construction Technician 1/2
About the job
- Highway Construction Technician I applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
- Highway Construction Technician II applicants must have experience in construction activities such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections, or coursework or training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspection practices and associated instruments and equipment.
- Applicants must possess or obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of hire.
- Applicants hired at the Highway Construction Technician II level must have completed the NDOT Math, Highway Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan Reading courses, or have an Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a related field as a substitute.
- Must be able to report to work outside scheduled hours for snow and highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.
- Must be able to work varying hours outdoors, including nights, evenings, and weekends, and may be required to travel overnight.
- Must be able to lift equipment and samples weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to interpret and apply engineering plans, specifications, construction procedures, agency construction manuals, and directives.
- Must be able to prepare technical reports, maintain detailed records, and maintain surveying, testing, and inspection instruments and equipment.
- Must be able to calculate mathematical computations involving trigonometry and geometry.
- Must be able to use personal computers and associated drafting, spreadsheet, and word-processing applications.
- Must be able to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
- Perform inspection duties on highway construction projects.
- Sample and test construction materials.
- Document contractors' daily work.
- Perform surveying activities related to highway construction.
- Read and interpret construction and bridge plans.
- Obtain a Commercial Driver's License through the in-house training program.
- Operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal activities as needed.
- Work varying hours outdoors on highway construction projects.
- Document construction-related activities using computer record-keeping software in an office setting.
- Plan, schedule, and lead the work of coworkers during assigned projects.
- Interact with coworkers, contractors, consultants, and the public to maintain cooperative work relationships.
- Communicate in person and by telephone, radio, and email.
- Apply construction procedures in agency construction manuals and directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in surveying, road construction, materials testing, record keeping, trigonometry, and geometry.
- Experience operating heavy equipment or snow removal equipment.
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, SiteManager, GEOPAK, and MicroStation software.
About the company
Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Founded
1867
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave