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Ohio Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Transportation Technical Specialist, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN 20049612

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27.92/hr - $36.90/hr

2+ years exp

Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Technical Specialist to support geotechnical projects. The role involves collecting field and laboratory data, operating exploration equipment, and creating reports while working both independently and as part of a team.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collect field and laboratory data for geotechnical projects

Work both independently and with a team

Independently operate exploration equipment

Create reports

Work both outdoors and in an office environment

Qualification

Civil EngineeringEquipment OperationsGeology/HydrologyBasic DocumentationActive LearningAdaptabilityAttention to DetailFlexibilityTeamworkTime Management

Required

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in engineering related technical experience in construction/rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled

Completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 2 yrs. engineering related technical experience in construction/rehabilitation/maintenance or planning & design of civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience commensurate with position to be filled

Required to attain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within probationary period

Collect field and laboratory data for geotechnical projects

Work both independently and with a team

Independently operate exploration equipment

Create reports

Work both outdoors and in an office environment

Preferred

Detailed oriented

Safety driven

Flexible

Technologically savvy

Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful

A positive team player

Benefits

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.

Receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.

Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

Experience growth opportunities within organization.

Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Company

Ohio Department of Transportation

With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

Founded in 1972

Columbus, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.epa.state.oh.us

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