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Bridge Testing Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III)

Maryland Department of Transportation

$51,580.00 - $79,673.00 Annually

dental insurance, long term disability

United States, Maryland, Annapolis

Jul 15, 2025

Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Bridge Testing Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III)

Office of Materials Technology - Grade 12 (8448) SP# 25-73-12

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Materials Technology is currently recruiting for a Bridge Testing Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician III) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. 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:

The Bridge Testing Technician will assist the Bridge Team Crew Chief in performing bridge deck and substructure condition survey activities statewide. This position will assist with conducting testing, collecting samples and data, utilizing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, drafting reports, analyzing data, and submitting them for review. In addition to assisting with consultant's work reviews and providing progress reports, this position will also perform bridge condition surveys with limited supervision

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 a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year."

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 a half (1 1/2) years of experience in Bridge Deck Testing, or Transportation Infrastructure Inspection, or Pavement and Bridge Maintenance, or Construction material testing.

*A Selective Qualification 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 ability).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate will possess one or more of the following:

Knowledge of the principles of basic mathematics and ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Basic Knowledge of CADD using MicroStation.
Basic Knowledge of Temporary Traffic Control Standards and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Basic Knowledge of Federal Highway Regulations and Criteria for In-Service Bridge conditions.
Basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn basic functions on computer and keyboard.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in a team setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

Notes:

1. 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.

2. 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 & Certifications

* Candidate must posses a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
* Candidate must possess/obtain a Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification within the probationary period.

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to routinely travel statewide on overnight stays of up to two (2) weeks for data collection.
Available to work extended hours during the work week and occasionally during the weekend for data collection.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on 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. 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. 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.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of the collective bargaining unit.

Please Note: The 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.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

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 (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA 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: 07/09/2025