Engineering Technician (DOT/D3 #20941)

Posting Details

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

This position is with the Construction Crew 3.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

The Engineering Technician position performs highway construction field inspections, project documentation, ensures compliance of material and/or conducts field sampling and testing as needed throughout the district and ensures State and Federal specification compliance.

How does it get done?

The key responsibilities for the Engineering Technician include performing inspections while staying in compliance with the New Mexico Department of Transportation Specifications, New Mexico Department of Transportation Standard Drawings, Technical Training Certification Program Certifications, Project Plans, Project Contracts, and Federal Highway Administration Code of Federal Regulations. Incumbent maintains accurate and updated documents for department procedures and project compliance. Additional duties incorporate the documentation of project personnel daily reports, daily quantities in Site Manager, and complete pertinent field reports and testing forms as required by the department. Collaborates and oversees contractors work including inspection and testing of materials used for roadway and bridge construction.

Who are the customers?

The contractors and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

The contractors and the traveling public.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. May require Technician Training Certification Program (TTCP) certificates within one year of hire to include but not limited to Nuclear Densometer, Concrete Field and Lab Testing, Aggregate, Soils, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Traffic Control and SWPPP.

Working Conditions

Work is performed infrequently in the field in varying weather conditions: hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain, and snow. Exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is performed primarily in a Laboratory/office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. Incumbent will use Laboratory equipment extensively which include ovens and testing machinery with moving parts. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents, and/or emergencies on short notice; frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments, interaction with the public.

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Agency Contact: Melissa Gutierrez Office 505-607-3326 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.