CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3
Career Family: CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
In New Jersey, Construction and Maintenance Technician 3 is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
On the Construction and Maintenance Technician ladder it falls between Construction and Maintenance Technician 2 and Construction and Maintenance Technician 4. Qualifying takes a high school diploma, 4 years of relevant experience, and a valid NJ driver's license. The FY 2027 range lands between $60,876 and $88,743, and state payroll currently lists about 54 people in the title, most of them at Transportation.
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Construction and Maintenance Technician 3 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Transportation.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 54 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Construction and Maintenance Technician series
- Construction and Maintenance Technician 1 — $50,059 – $72,550
- Construction and Maintenance Technician 2 — $54,673 – $79,523
- Construction and Maintenance Technician 3 — $60,876 – $88,743 (this title)
- Construction and Maintenance Technician 4 — $69,668 – $101,951
Promoting to Construction and Maintenance Technician 4 raises the top of the band by about $13,208. Its top salary lands around the 30th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 54 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $77,665. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (54)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under general supervision of an engineer or other supervisor, performs one of the following functions: (A) supervises a unit engaged in activities relevant to inspection of complex road and bridge construction including electrical, environmental, landscaping, general construction or materials to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; gathers information concerning contractor compliance with EEO and safety requirements; or (B) supervises a unit engaged in activities related to permit application review, inspection of permit sites, and/or controlling the use of State rights of way. Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Organizes, plans, schedules, and oversees activities of a unit of Construction and Maintenance Technicians engaged in inspection or testing activities, or activities related to permit applications, plans issuances, and fee collection, or inspection of permit sites and the control of rights of way. Trains subordinates in performance of their duties. Visits work locations in the field to ensure that proper procedures are being followed, and reviews subordinate's findings for accuracy and completeness. Verifies estimates of completed work and quantities of materials used on highway projects. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Maintains records relevant to assigned subordinates' performance and duties. Ensures subordinate's familiarity and compliance with all laws, plans, pertinent specifications, policies, procedures, and amendments relevant to specific assignments. Evaluates data at all stages of collection, analysis, and presentation to determine conformance with specifications and plans. Supervises, and as needed, verifies all EEO and compliance provisions including wage rates and minority goals for compliance and Department standards. Reviews new permit applications and analyzes technical and engineering details to approve or reject the request. Supervises, and as needed, conducts the field inspection program for an assigned geographical area relative to the Highway Beautification Program, reviews violation reports, conducts field visits, and recommends corrective actions and penalties. Plans, coordinates, and supervises tests in the field, laboratory, or at source of supply to determine the quality of road, electrical, landscape, structural, and/or materials used on projects, and establishes sampling plan. Supervises the inspection of the installation of electrical work and facilities, landscaping materials, or highway appurtenances including but not limited to curbs, environmental systems, guiderails, manholes, drainage systems, and traffic control devices Supervises, and as needed, conducts the inspection of construction of structures including bridges, tunnels, culverts, walls, and ancillary structures. Supervises, and as needed, conducts the inspection and testing of the production of construction materials at remote sites. Performs statistical calculations. Collects samples, and performs tests, investigations, and inspections. Prepares recommendations concerning inspections, testing, investigations, surveys, and/or permit activities and procedures. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains records and files. Inspects existing state highway facilities as part of a maintenance or inventory program. Responds to emergency situations and/or works contractors' hours which are variable and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
High school diploma and satisfactory completion of high school level courses in basic mathematics which shall have included completion of courses in Geometry and Algebra levels 1 and 2.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in inspecting or testing materials, reviewing permit applications, inspecting construction work, and/or construction/maintenance work requiring mathematical calculations.
License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey except when assigned to the Bureau of Materials Testing Lab.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and basic geometry concepts. Knowledge of problems, methods, materials, equipment, and processes involved in construction, maintenance, and repair of highways and highway structures including landscape and electrical work. Knowledge of procedures and precautions followed in conducting field and laboratory tests of materials. Knowledge of procedures and precautions followed in collecting and preparing samples for laboratory analysis. Knowledge of various types, use, and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment used to test road, electrical, environmental, landscaping, or construction materials. Knowledge of supervision principles. Knowledge of various problems involved in conducting and supervising field inspections to determine completed work complies with applicable specifications and plans as to design, materials used, and workmanship. Knowledge of Department requirements established in official specifications and manuals. Ability to organize assigned field and office inspection work, analyze problems, develop effective work methods, and delegate tasks to subordinates. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise Construction and Maintenance Technicians engaged in performing field inspections, investigations, tests, and reviews of construction, maintenance, and repair work, and/or materials. Ability to prepare estimate certificates. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to determine quantities and prepare reports. Ability to oversee sample testing. Ability to acquire a knowledge of the State highway system including rights of way locations. Ability to make required contacts with public officials and citizens to address complaints and/or permit violations and to adjust situations as necessary. Ability to analyze basic laws, policies, procedures, and operation bulletins, and to apply them to specific work situations. Ability to work effectively with associates, contractors, and others interested in or concerned with Department construction programs. Ability to prepare accurate, technical reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to respond to emergency situations and/or work contractors' hours which are variable and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. The responsibility for ensuring that employees have satisfactorily completed the required High School level courses rests with the Appointing Authority. Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute college semester hour credits in engineering or an engineering technology program on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.