Posting number: 2026-04370
Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Job classification: TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 1
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Transportation
The Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for a Transportation Technician 1 as an underfill for a Transportation Technician 2 in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, incumbent will travel within Nevada to collect data. The incumbent will be primarily assigned to the Fuel Tax auditing program and collect data on various roads and then assist in the upload and processing of collected data in the office. This position will also participate in the data coding, compilation, processing and summarization for the State Road Inventory, Fuel Tax Eligible Road Audit and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) programs; data is collected primarily through laptop computers using GPS (Global Positioning System) and DMI (Distance Measuring Instrument). The incumbent will also conduct data collection in the Road Video and LiDAR vehicle, which can include operating the collection system or driving the vehicle for collection. The incumbent will be responsible for entering the data collected into ESRI (NDOT's geospatial program) and maintain an acceptable proficiency level established by the agency; required to meet with City and County program managers to schedule and attend inventory and finalize close out meetings; participate in in-office and field training; requires effective written and verbal skills, teamwork, responsiveness, and judgement. Perform related duties as assigned. Travel will be required at least 50% and up to 75% of the time throughout Nevada for this position. ***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options.***
Transportation Technicians perform a variety of technical duties related to traffic and roadway characteristics on State highways; install traffic monitoring devices; perform minor repairs on traffic control and monitoring equipment, and compile and maintain detailed records and information.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general labor or semi-skilled experience which included the operation of tools and equipment and/or responsibility for a delivery route requiring the operation of a vehicle and determining locations of delivery sites.
Compile and distribute reports including charts, tables, maps and summaries to management, federal and county authorities, Nevada Highway Patrol and the general public.
Collect data regarding roadways, roadway usage, traffic patterns, and motorist activities by installing and monitoring recording equipment and/or inventorying, measuring and photographing the physical existence/condition of the roadway, guardrails, highway/railroad grade crossing, fencing, and signs.
Transfer or input data into computer database for inclusion in required reports or for analysis by professional staff.
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on traffic data recording equipment, road video equipment and power tools to ensure safe and effective operation.
Utilize specialized traffic data equipment for conducting traffic studies and roadway characteristics.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept and may progress to the journey level upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with the approval of the appointing authority.
Working knowledge of: hand and power tools
Ability to: utilize maps or GPS equipment to locate sections of roadways; read, understand and follow oral and written instructions including instructions for vehicle operation, vehicle maintenance, and work procedures; basic math sufficient to add, subtract, divide and multiply; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with co-workers and others; operate a personal computer to enter and retrieve data; operate a vehicle; work under adverse conditions such as extreme heat or extreme cold, in or near the path of moving vehicles, or on difficult or steep terrain.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kelly Nieto - knieto@dot.nv.gov
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