TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN, #T21

 

BASIC PURPOSE: 

Positions in this job family are responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks at state agencies involved in the construction and maintenance of state highways and turnpikes or city and county roads.  Tasks include field survey duties, construction inspection, data collection, computer operation, and materials testing and sampling to insure compliance with plans and specifications.

 

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS: 

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Samples and tests materials used in highway construction using testing equipment to insure compliance with specifications.

• Assists in preparing progressive and final estimates and maintains records and diaries for documentation of all work performed.

• Acts as project inspector on various types of projects to insure compliance with the plans and contracts.

• Operates various types of survey equipment to determine grade and alignment of highways and appurtenances thereof.

• Conducts traffic studies to aid in the determination of transportation system improvements.

• Performs mathematical computations using standard tables, formulas and methods.

• Collects highway statistics and documentation on the state highway system; operates computer in completion of daily tasks.

 

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:

 

The Transportation Technician job family has four levels which are distinguished by the level of the complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned for a specific task, the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

 

Level I:                                              Code:  T21A                         Salary Band:  F

 

This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry level work in a training status using standardized procedures to assist and/or perform non-complex technical tasks such as surveying, research, planning, inspection, data collection and materials sampling and/or testing.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic mathematics; of survey procedures; of plans and specifications; of basic laboratory equipment; of construction materials; and of the English language in order to follow written and oral instructions.  Ability is required to operate a variety of lightweight type vehicles; to measure distance; to collect data; to operate computer equipment; to operate survey equipment; and to use basic laboratory testing equipment.

 

Education and Experience  None required.

 

Level II:                                 Code:  T21B                                    Salary Band:  G

 

This is the career level where incumbents perform a variety of technical tasks at the full performance level such as surveying, research, planning, inspection, and materials sampling and/or testing.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic geometry, algebra and trigonometry; of plans and specifications; of uses of basic laboratory equipment and computer operations; of construction materials and methods; of survey equipment; and of the basic principles and objectives of transportation planning or research.  Ability is required to operate survey instruments and related equipment for construction survey; to check and adjust survey equipment for accuracy; to read and interpret plans and specifications; to measure and calculate areas and volumes of work completed; to read and follow laboratory procedures; to perform tests on materials in accordance with prescribed procedures; to make independent decisions; and to operate and repair equipment safely.

 

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in roadway construction inspection, surveying, traffic operations or materials testing or other transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two college courses in mathematics or engineering or a closely related field for six months only of the required experience.

 

Level III:                                Code:  T21C                                    Salary Band:  H

 

This is the specialist level where incumbents perform a variety of complex technical tasks and may serve as a lead worker.  Incumbents will provide training and guidance to lower level technicians.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities all those required at Level II plus ability to provide training and guidance to subordinate technicians.

 

Education and Experience are those in Level II plus one additional year of the required experience

 

Level IV:                                Code:  T21D                                    Salary Band:  I

 

This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibility for the supervision of other employees in performing technical transportation related work.  This will include responsibility for assigning, reviewing, and checking the work of others, completing performance evaluations, approving leave and initiating disciplinary actions.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are those in Level III plus the knowledge of supervisory principles and practices and the ability to supervise the work of others.

 

Education and Experience are those in Level III plus one additional year of qualifying experience.

  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment in order to perform necessary travel.