State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of basic technical work in support of transportation projects.

Initially works under the close supervision of an employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

• Collects and collates field data; 
• Takes and reviews field notes; 
• Calculates areas and volumes using standard formulas and field measurements; 
• Prepares reports, sketches and drawings; 
• Reviews plans and reports; 
• Inspects construction work, equipment and property for conformance to plans, specifications and standards; 
• Inspects bridges and other structures for condition of structural elements and coatings; 
• Inspects waterways; 
• Prepares cost estimates; 
• Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment; 
• Obtains and transports material samples and performs field or laboratory tests; 
• Assists in the review of concrete and Hot Mix Asphalt mix designs; 
• May utilize computers to record and update data; 
• May calibrate equipment; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • construction methods and materials; 
  • construction engineering principles and practices;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • perform mathematical calculations; 
  • create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings; 
  • use and maintain equipment and instruments; 
  • prepare accurate sketches and drawings; 
  • keep documentation and records; 
  • utilize computer software.

Three (3) years of experience involving the inspection of transportation construction projects; or testing of transportation materials; or bridge safety inspection.

• College training in construction management, engineering technology, construction technology, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.
• Possession of at least Level II certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for two (2) years of General Experience.
  • Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection
  • Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt or Concrete
  • Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Construction Inspection or Bridge Safety Inspection.
• For state employees one (1) year as a Transportation Technician Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway, bridge, railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

Classified/Competitive

(11)-Engineering

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

(3)-Technician

FS 16

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Technician (40 Hour) in Salary Group FS 16 approved effective April 24, 2019. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-041

03/07/2024