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WHO WE ARE
The Delaware Department of Transportation is responsible for planning, designing, building and managing Delaware’s statewide transportation system. Here is some of what DelDOT is responsible for:
• 13,906 lane miles of highways • 1,716 bridges and one ferry
• Over 1,100 signals
• Over 300,000 signs
• 54 toll lanes
• Average of 9,423 vehicles inspected each week • 39 SEPTA weekday trips in Delaware
• 244 fixed route buses
• 294 paratransit buses
FUN STUFF
• Recognition Picnic
• DelDOT Roadeo
• Service Award Recognition Program
• Innovation Fair
• Wally the Work Zone Warrior
COOL CUSTOMERS
• Citizens of Delaware
• Nationwide CustomersFUN
• Trac and Rides Program
• Strategic Mentoring Program
• Firefly Code Purple Clean-Up
• MOTOvate Lecture Series
• Take Our Children to Work Day
STUFF WE MAKE
• Bridges
• Roadways
• Bike and Pedestrian Paths
• Bus Shelters
• Issue Driver’s License • Wetlands
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/BENEFITS
DelDOT offers summer internships in STEM fields to encourage high school and college students to get a glimpse into a career with our agency. Our full time employees enjoy our amazing benefit package which includes health, vision and dental insurance and our pension plan as well as the opportunity to grow within the Department. Another benefit working with our company is that full time employees can be eligible for educational assistance.
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EMPLOYEE PROFILE
Charles Jackson
EPS Technician IV – Construction
AGE: 42
YEARS AT COMPANY: 9
WHAT ARE YOUR JOB DUTIES?
I lead a team of inspectors to ensure work is performed according to the contract and DelDOT standards. I prepare estimate payments, change orders, and lead progress meetings. I am also responsible for the general supervision of an entire project and serve as a representative for the department, project designers and other stakeholders.
WHAT DOES THIS JOB AND WORKING AT THIS COMPANY MEAN TO YOU?
I find it very rewarding to see the work I do make a positive impact on thousands of people. I have been able to progress in my career by taking advantage of the education reimbursement program to earn a Project Management Certification as well as enroll in civil engineering classes. The training provided by the State of Delaware within the Supervisory Development Certificate Program has been invaluable to my duties.
REQUIREMENTS
• Three years experience in reviewing construction plans and details, schematics or technical drawings to determine compliance.
• Six months experience in construction design and survey inspections.