Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee - Lewis County

The Transportation Engineering Technician Trainee (TRETTR Level 1) will report to the District Seven Construction Office/Materials Lab in Lewis County. This position serves in a training capacity, learning basic concepts of highway and bridge construction and maintenance.  More specifically, basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods and tests.  Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours.  A valid driver's license is also required.  Performs other related duties as required.

• Performs basic sampling and field testing of materials using standard methods and tests
• Performs basic surveying, including Survey Helper duties; reducing and checking field book notes of simple surveys; determining, plotting, and checking the basic cross sections.
• Drafts simple designs and tracing by use of good standard practice with proper line widths and letters, including standard title and   location sheets, plans, profiles, and survey notes, standard summary sheets, and estimated quantities
• Drafts property line plots and simple completed surveys
• Drafts simple maps, charts, graphics, and diagrams
• Inventoried streets, roads, and installed traffic control devices
• Contacts are with other employees within the immediate organization, office, project, or work unit, and in related or support units
• The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment; the adequacy of such activities as   field investigations, testing operations, or research conclusions; or the social, physical, and economic well-being of people
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Little to no previous training is required to interpret detailed step-by-step instructions.  Work generally consists of repetitive and routine tasks.
• Knowledge of physical science.
• Ability to interpret materials testing terms and punctuation and sentence structure.
• Ability to interpret drafting instruments, medial, and techniques for reproduction.
• Knowledge of nomenclature and uses of standard laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interpret traffic control devices (signs, markings, symbols).
• Ability to do simple calculations of algebra, trigonometry, and mathematical tables used in traffic analysis.
• Ability to read simple plans and specifications and basic metric units and conversions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use topographic maps.
• Ability to interpret standard symbols, scales, station numbers, and conversion equations.
• Ability to understand standard design terminology and nomenclature.
• Ability to perform and report tests.
• Ability to use standard tapes and chains and application of accepted rules for physical measurement of distances.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 
• High school graduation or equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• No prior experience is required. This is the entry level classification in this series.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
• This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of this posting.