What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road and Bridge Intern position at Larimer County?
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Larimer County Road and Bridge is offering two internship positions focused on collecting data on drainage structures. Interns will work alongside Road and Bridge Managers to support high-quality roadway, drainage, and bridge projects that benefit the citizens of Larimer County. These positions will involve fieldwork across the entire county, including mountain, plains, urban, and rural areas.
This internship is a four-month opportunity with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
What you'll be doing:- Inspecting various structures, including utilities, streets, bridges, and other off-site construction, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and regulations, and checking line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures.
- Verifying that materials are conforming to specifications through identification and inspection.
- Ensuring construction projects are complying with environmental and stormwater management permits.
- Collecting material samples for laboratory analysis and performing quality assurance tests on concrete, aggregate, asphalt, and earthwork embankments, as well as conducting routine field tests.
- Performing and verifying mathematical calculations related to construction quantities and basic engineering design.
- Assisting in preparing, updating, filing, and retrieving engineering permits, maps, documents, records, and drawings.
- Answering questions and providing information to the public regarding engineering and construction activities.
- Performing other duties as necessary for supporting job performance.
To view the full job description, visit -https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Road_and_Bridge_Intern_Temp.
What we're looking for:
- Capability of performing physical activities associated with field data collection from drainage ways, bridges, and other road system features. This includes standing and walking for several hours at a time and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- The ability to handle physical job demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving tools, material samples, and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must also have the physical stamina and coordination to perform tasks that require standing, walking, kneeling, and using gross and fine motor skills for extended periods.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a current college student and have completed at least the sophomore year of study in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field for study.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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