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Posted : Friday, March 29, 2024 10:49 AM
Job Title
Construction Technician
Agency
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Department
Proving Ground
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who are we?
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System.
For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise.
Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.
Our Mission and Vision Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.
Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.
Our Work Environment Entrepreneurial culture Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty Ability to work with nationally recognized experts Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals Premier office and research facilities and equipment Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground Outstanding research support services Flexible work hours Family friendly High staff retention rates Leadership development and wellness programs Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements Relocation assistance (if eligible) Ph.
D.
reimbursement program (if eligible) Our Employee Benefits TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.
https://www.
tamus.
edu/business/benefits-administration/ What you need to know: Based on the nature of the duties for this position, the incumbent in this position will be expected to work 100% in office.
Fina salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
Job Summary: The position requires building and setting forms, tying rebar, pouring concrete, and building guardrail for full-scale research experiments.
This position also assists in the conduct of those experiments.
Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of funding derived from research program or specific projects.
Essential Duties: Set up and operate all equipment necessary to change size, shape, and form materials for test installations.
30% Perform necessary bench and floor work in making, finishing, and assembling parts, some of which require the use of measurements to close tolerances.
This includes carpentry and welding.
30% Install test apparatus at crash site, which includes site preparation.
30% Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in construction and repair of various equipment and apparatus involving the use of several trade skills.
9% Other duties as assigned.
1% Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 years related work experience in general construction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General construction knowledge Ability to operate a forklift Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of wood construction Knowledge of concrete construction Knowledge of arc and gas welding Physical Requirements: Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to tolerate outside working conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise.
Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.
Our Mission and Vision Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.
Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.
Our Work Environment Entrepreneurial culture Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty Ability to work with nationally recognized experts Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals Premier office and research facilities and equipment Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground Outstanding research support services Flexible work hours Family friendly High staff retention rates Leadership development and wellness programs Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements Relocation assistance (if eligible) Ph.
D.
reimbursement program (if eligible) Our Employee Benefits TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.
https://www.
tamus.
edu/business/benefits-administration/ What you need to know: Based on the nature of the duties for this position, the incumbent in this position will be expected to work 100% in office.
Fina salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
Job Summary: The position requires building and setting forms, tying rebar, pouring concrete, and building guardrail for full-scale research experiments.
This position also assists in the conduct of those experiments.
Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of funding derived from research program or specific projects.
Essential Duties: Set up and operate all equipment necessary to change size, shape, and form materials for test installations.
30% Perform necessary bench and floor work in making, finishing, and assembling parts, some of which require the use of measurements to close tolerances.
This includes carpentry and welding.
30% Install test apparatus at crash site, which includes site preparation.
30% Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in construction and repair of various equipment and apparatus involving the use of several trade skills.
9% Other duties as assigned.
1% Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 years related work experience in general construction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General construction knowledge Ability to operate a forklift Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of wood construction Knowledge of concrete construction Knowledge of arc and gas welding Physical Requirements: Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to tolerate outside working conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Bryan, TX
• Post ID: 9006360512
