Job Specification
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
DEFINITION
Under close supervision of an engineer or higher level technician in the
Department of Transportation as an apprentice and productive worker,
receives on-the-job training in: (A) performing assignments involved in the
inspection or testing of road and bridge construction including electrical,
environmental, landscaping, general construction or materials to ensure
compliance with plans and specifications; or (B) performing assignments
involved in reviewing permit applications, inspecting permit construction
sites, and performing field investigations; does other related duties as
required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this
job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be
listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Learns to inspect the installation of all electrical work, facilities, landscaping
materials, or highway appurtenances including but not limited to curbs,
environmental systems, guiderails, utility systems, drainage systems, and
traffic control devices.
Learns to inspect or test the quality and determines the quantity of electrical,
landscape, structural, or road materials, and collects samples for laboratory
analysis.
Learns to inspect the construction of subgrade, subbase, and base courses,
paving or landscape construction work.
Learns to inspect construction of structures including bridges, tunnels,
culverts, walls, and ancillary structures.
Learns to inspect and test the production of construction materials at the
remote sites.
Learns to set up, standardize, and maintain testing equipment in satisfactory
condition.
Learns to perform routine chemical, nondestructive, and/or physical tests
in the field or laboratory.
Learns to investigate work proposed permit applications; evaluates the
effect of such work on State rights of way and the public; ensures that
proposed work complies with the New Jersey Administrative Code and
zoning, visibility, and spacing regulations; and prepares recommendations
for approval or disapproval of permits.
Learns to ensure that permits have been issued, and collects fees for
applications and violations.
Learns to inspect permit construction sites during construction and to
initiate final inspection of projects.
Learns to monitor an assigned area to ensure compliance with State and
federal Highway Beautification Laws and regulations, and investigates
complaints relevant to encroachment on highway properties.
Learns to perform basic mathematical calculations including computing
contract work and determining quantities of earthwork and construction
items.
Learns to prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports.
Learns to establish and maintain records, files, and progress reports.
Responds to emergency situations and/or works contractors’ hours
which are variable and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High school diploma and satisfactory completion of high school level
courses in basic mathematics which shall have included completion of
courses in Geometry and Algebra levels 1 and 2.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees have satisfactorily
completed the required High School level courses rests with the
Appointing Authority.
LICENSE
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey except
when assigned to the Bureau of Materials Testing Lab.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations.
Knowledge of basic geometry concepts.
Ability to learn problems, methods, materials, equipment, and processes
involved in construction and maintenance work.
Ability to learn sampling procedures.
Ability to learn policies and standards set by the Department and laws
and regulations governing departmental action.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division to determine lengths, areas, and volumes.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions
and to learn from explanations and demonstrations.
Ability to respond to emergency situations and/or work contractors’ hours
which are variable and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work effectively with associates, contractors, and the public.
Ability to learn to make accurate observations in the field or laboratory.
Ability to learn to perform sampling procedures.
Ability to learn to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Ability to learn to organize assigned field or office work, analyze problems,
and develop effective work methods.
Ability to learn to prepare accurate and factual reports.
Ability to learn to keep records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can
perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation
is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made
because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may
not be eligible.
ADVANCEMENT
Appointee’s work performance will be reviewed and rated semi-annually
based on the Departments standard evaluation process during each
twelve (12) month period of the two (2) year apprenticeship program.
Upon successful completion of the twenty-four (24) month apprenticeship
program, appointees will be eligible for advancement to the title of
Construction and Maintenance Technician 1, in accordance with
Civil Service Commission procedures.
The inability of an employee in the Apprentice title to successfully
complete the required apprenticeship period and attain a level of
performance warranting advancement to the Construction and
Maintenance Technician 1 title, shall be considered as cause for
separation from employment.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 10132 | | S | N | 40 | 12 | N/A | I13 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/29/2020 |
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