ARAN/Friction Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III)

ARAN/Friction Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III)Salary$47,536.00 - $75,820.00 AnnuallyLocationAnne Arundel CountyJob TypeFull TimeJob Number8448-SHA-73-11-BD-6/24DepartmentState Highway AdministrationOpening Date10/18/2024Closing Date11/1/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDescription(OPEN RECRUITMENT)State Highway AdministrationO ffice of Materials Technology - Anne Arundel County Grade 12 (8448) SP# 2 4-73-11ARAN/Friction Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III)YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYSThe State Highway Administration’s (SHA) O ffice of Materials Technology is currently recruiting for an ARAN/Friction Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III) in A nne Arundel County . This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.Nature of Work: This position is responsible for operating specialized testing vehicles with and without a trailer, and up to 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Vehicles will be used in roadway testing on SHA network roadways in accordance with American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. This includes but is not limited to surface friction testing and Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN) automated data collection system vehicles. This position is supervised by the Pavement Testing Team Leader but receives daily work guidance in the field from the ARAN or the Friction Crew Chief to assist in roadway testing data collection. This position is responsible for operating and performing routine and periodical safety and operational checks on testing vehicles and related equipment. This position is also responsible for performing testing duties in the absence of the crew chief.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide."The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the fifth consecutive year."QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Three (3) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.Selective Qualification: One and half (1 ½) years of the required experience must have involved operating a vehicle with a trailer attached.*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:The ideal candidate will possess the following:A commercial driver’s license.Notes:Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the required experience.Licenses & CertificationsCandidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland with less than 4 points.Additional InformationSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidate would be required to work overtime and perform work statewide which requires overnight stays up to 2 weeks duration at a time throughout the annual data collection season.TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.The incumbent in this position m ay be a member of a c overed bargaining unit.Please Note: State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( ).Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:410-545-5554Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.Issue Date: 10/18/2024Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.01Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?YesNo02Do you have three (3) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning?YesNo03If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.04Do you have one and half (1 ½) years of the required experience must have involved operating a vehicle with a trailer attached?YesNo05If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.06Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland with less than 4 points on it?YesNoRequired QuestionAgencyMaryland Department of TransportationAddressSee Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------PhoneSee Job PostingWebsite verify your email address Verify Email