This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13493713

About the Position:

Who can apply:Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:Unclassified

Full/Part-time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

Work Schedule:Due to the nature of the work, incumbent may/will

be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional hours will be assigned by the supervisor depending on the needs of the agency.

Eligible to Receive Benefits:Yes

Veterans Preference Eligible:Yes

Search Keywords:Newton, El Dorado, Winfield, Wellington,

Kingman, Hutchinson

Position Summary:

This Construction Inspector Trainee position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Wichita, KS.Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher-level dependent upon experience and qualifications.This position allows KDOT to train and develop construction (or technician) staff to complete required responsibilities.The employee performs assignments and gains experience while in a training status.

NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

This position will assist in administering construction contracts

ensuring work is performed per legal requirements and preferred quality is achieved. This will require performing according to specific instruction and standards.

Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical

procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work.

Performs or assists other technicians or engineers in the

performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions. This includes such things as performing or assisting in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests.

Operates snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) to fill-in at

various locations, as needed.

Qualifications:

Valid Drivers License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT

provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.

This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity

testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.

This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the

authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)

Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result

or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate requiredin accordance with

Executive Order 2004-03.Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue\'s (KDOR) website atwww.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx.\ If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at

Kansas Department of Transportation*

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