Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the completion of construction related documents. Complete required construction specialty area certifications. Interpret all contract documentation to ensure all Federal requirements are met such as: EEO, DBE, Certified Payrolls, testing and certificate requirements.
All office work pertaining to the contractors and construction projects. Performs mathematical calculations necessary to check field books, Headlight, and Site manager for preciseness in order to generate payments to contractors. Generate payments to contractors by generating estimates, reconciling quantities between field books and Site Manager, approve and forward for further approvals from the Project Engineer, contractor, and Area Engineer.
Manage the daily functioning of the office and DOTD employee paperwork within this unit. Enter office payrolls weekly into SAP; review documents for accuracy; print and file the summary for payroll reports. Submit payrolls to the Project Engineer and Area Engineer for review and approval. Create and submit overtime reports to the Area Engineer’s office.
Telephone communications including answering incoming calls and directing calls accordingly, responding to the concerns of the public, contractors or other DOTD staff. Provide phone numbers to callers for other offices that could better assist their needs, maintaining voicemail, all incoming and outgoing messages.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Compensation:
Engineering Technician 1: $14.00 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2:
$16.03 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3:
$18.35 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 4:
$21.00 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for every hour worked.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Ryan White
Project Engineer
225-675-5320
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