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Engineering Tech I Apprentice

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Engineering Tech I Apprentice

Salary

$35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location

Cleveland County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07050

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/30/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Technician I

Position Number

60022659

Salary Grade

NC07

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+ Benefits

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is anApprentice Levelposition located in the Shelby/Resident Construction Office. This position involves technical work supporting higher level technicians or engineers in construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, erosion control, and construction traffic control. This position requires the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non- standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. This work involves limited decision making and use of judgment. The successful applicant must perform a full range of calculations and computations. This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

As an entry level professional at the NCDOT, Apprentices are offered a starting salary of $35,984 and are eligible to receive salary adjustments upon successful completion of all apprentice steps. Upon completion of the program, Apprentices will be eligible for a salary of $49,477.

Approximately a 2 year program (Could take longer if requirements are not met.)

+ 4000 hours of OJT

+ 2596 hours of related instruction (Community College AAS degree)

Related Instruction is Thorough enrollment in a community college to acquire an Associate of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey/Geomatics Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution. To remain eligible for the program, enrollment in community college AAS degree program is required.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, participants will receive a Journey-worker card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

+ Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential

+ Interest in transportation e.g. transportation and environmental planning, design, construction and maintenance.

+ Basic knowledge and skills of computer equipment, iPads, and software.

+ Ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

+ Ability to communicate with other staff to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Additional Expectations:

Safety toe shoes required. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Employees in this position may be exposed to high traffic volumes, may work at heights over water or traffic, and may have to climb on the substructure and superstructure of bridges. This position must be able to safely perform manual tasks involving the bush axe and other tools on steep and rough terrain. This position is expected to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain. This position will be required to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. The successful applicant for this position is expected to safely work high above ground, be proficient in record keeping, and engineering testing equipment.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Must provide a copy of current and periodical unofficial transcripts to remain eligible for the program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirement: High School diploma/General Educational Development diploma and currently in the process of acquiring an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey/Geomatics Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information (Include Name, Telephone Number and/or email address): Susan Fortune @ 980-552-4239 or [email protected].

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have experience in analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of interest in transportation e.g. transportation and environmental planning, design, construction and maintenance?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain your level of interest in transportation e.g. transportation and environmental planning, design, construction and maintenance.

06

Which of the following best describes your basic knowledge and skills of computer equipment, iPads, and software?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have basic knowledge and skills of computer equipment, iPads, and software.

08

Which of the following best describes your ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain your ability to effectively use verbal and nonverbal skills to express routine or simple technical and/or program concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.

10

Which of the following best describes your ability to communicate with other staff to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain your ability to communicate with other staff to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

12

Are you currently enrolled in an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey/Geomatics Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Please provide the name of the Community College you are currently enrolled at.

14

What is your anticipated graduation date? (Ex. May 2026)

15

Have you attached your unofficial college transcript to this application?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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