Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician IV

Assistant Hot-Mix Supervisor

Recruitment #021624-MFBA04-550800

Summary Statement

This position is the assistant supervisor of the Hot-Mix Section.  They ensure all equipment used for testing is calibrated and maintained, oversees the field and lab testing for conformance to requirements and verifies that hot-mix plants are producing per specifications and plans.  Also requires troubleshooting field issues, research, new technologies, and working with industry, construction, & design personnel & staff supervision. Incumbent is required to work overtime as needed, lift up to 50 pounds, work in inclement weather, and obtain & maintain MARTCP certifications or equivalent.

Essential Functions

>Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state and federal codes and on going maintenance requirements; documents/reports compliance or deficiencies.
  • Designs/develops/reviews engineering project/site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs and other related activities.
  • Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps and other geographically based data.
  • Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs/develop plans, record characteristics and other related activities.
  • Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs and/or ensure compliance.
  • Tests/evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
  • Obtains survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
  • Calculates/measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
  • Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade.
  • Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints and other engineering documents.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician IV 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

 

Engineering Support Materials & Research:

  1. Three years experience in construction material testing and laboratory or field sampling procedures and equipment used in testing highway construction materials such as soils, aggregates, asphalt, hot-mix/warm-mix asphalt, Portland cement, or Portland cement concrete.
  2. Threes years experience in developing analytical and technical documents such as reports, maps, or geographical representations of data.
  3. Three years experience in interpreting standard test procedures, specifications, and plan documents or technical drawings.
  4. One year experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  5. One year experience in project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects or testing requirements to ensure objectives are met.
  6. Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
  7. Knowledge of developing and reviewing highway construction designs, plans, specifications, studies, or surveys. 
  8. Knowledge of staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. 
  9. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).  

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.