State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Engineer Technician (40 Hour) (3444FS)

$27.79-$38.13 Hourly / $2,222.92-$3,049.81 BiWeekly /
$58,018.00-$79,600.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • As an instrument person sets up and operates survey equipment;
  • Serves as the head rod person or chain person, monitoring the setting and driving of stakes, clearing survey lines, and setting benchmarks;
  • Maintains survey instruments, equipment and electronic measuring devices;
  • Performs construction layout;
  • Takes and reviews field notes;
  • Collects and collates field data;
  • Creates charts, profiles, cross sections, maps and other drawings;
  • Plots profiles, survey notes, topography, lines and grades;
  • Calculates areas and volumes using standard formulas, planimeters, calculating machines and computer applications;
  • Lays out project limits by line and grade;
  • Consults with state officials and contractors regarding projects;
  • Inspects site safety conditions;
  • Inspects projects at all phases for conformance to plans, specifications and schedules;
  • Inspects old roads, marks out defective areas and calculates material quantities needed for repair;
  • Verifies labor, equipment and materials submitted for payment;
  • Obtains samples and performs field or laboratory tests such as density, gradations, compactions or other tests;
  • Controls and places materials, concrete, asphaltic and other mixes;
  • Prepares reports, cost estimates and writes and coordinates equipment transfers and requisitions;
  • Utilizes computers to update engineering data;
  • Compiles maps based on analysis and interpretation of aerial photographs;
  • Provides Chief of Survey Party assistance and reviews calculations;
  • Acts as Chief of Survey Party in their absence;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • surveying and survey equipment;
    • construction engineering principles and practices;
    • construction methods and materials;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • perform mathematical calculations involving the use of trigonometric functions and logarithm tables;
    • create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings; 
    • use and maintain surveying and drafting equipment and instruments;
    • prepare accurate drawings;
    • keep records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology and at least one (1) year of related experience involved in monitoring highway construction projects or a variety of routine surveying activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement.
  • Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement. 
  • Successful completion of a Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

FS 16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Engineer Technician (40 Hour) in Salary Group FS 16 approved effective April 10, 2023. (Revised to update terminology) Final No. 23-310

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/01/2023
CLASS: 3444FS; REV: 12/4/2023;