Salary: $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually
Location : Buncombe County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-06454
Department: Dept of Transportation
Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date: 05/23/2025
Closing Date: 6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineering Technician III
Position Number: 60025546
Salary Grade: NC11

Description of Work
"INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply"

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering Unit and

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Driller in our Asheville Office.

In this position you will:

• Serve as a member of a two-person subsurface investigation team.
• Mobilize and operate rotary drilling rig to perform geotechnical testing and gather soil and rock samples.
• Communicate subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer.
• Perform light equipment maintenance.
• Notify Supervisor for scheduling and delivery of equipment to maintenance shops for preventive maintenance and major repairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of the procedures and practices of geotechnical drilling and sampling.

• Experience observing general field conditions and deducting general subsurface conditions to select appropriate drilling methods for data and sample collection.
• Experience operating various drilling machines for soil borings and rock coring to consistently obtain high quality soil and rock samples for inspection and testing purposes.
• Experience clearly communicating subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer.

Additional Expectations:

Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information
Anita Martinez 919-707-6855/abmartinez@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the procedures and practices of geotechnical drilling and sampling?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of the procedures and practices of geotechnical drilling and sampling.
05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience observing general field conditions and deducting general subsurface conditions to select appropriate drilling methods for data and sample collection?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience observing general field conditions and deducting general subsurface conditions to select appropriate drilling methods for data and sample collection.
07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience operating various drilling machines for soil borings and rock coring to consistently obtain high quality soil and rock samples for inspection and testing purposes?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience operating various drilling machines for soil borings and rock coring to consistently obtain high quality soil and rock samples for inspection and testing purposes.
09

Which of the following best describes your level experience clearly communicating subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience clearly communicating subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer.
Required Question