What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Aide II/III position at Macomb County Government?
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Engineering Aide II/III
SALARY:
$52,892.12 - $82,777.96
DEPARTMENT:
Roads
Opening Date:
01/29/2025
Closing Date:
02/05/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
LOCATION: Engineering Division - Inspection
ENGINEERING AIDE II
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, performs routine computer-aided design (CAD) for highway, bridge or culvert construction plans. Computes earth work and material quantities. Inspects utility and road construction projects. Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications. Records materials used and project progress. Inspects county bridge and drain structures and records condition and need for maintenance. Operates survey equipment and records survey field notes.
ENGINEERING AIDE III
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, performs routine computer-aided design (CAD) for highway, bridge or culvert construction plans. Computes earth work and material quantities. Acts as a lead inspector for utility/road construction projects or other types of projects as directed. Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications. Maintains project material records and project progress. Inspects county bridge and drain structures and records condition and need for maintenance. Operates survey equipment, records survey field notes.
Under direction, performs routine computer-aided design (CAD) for highway, bridge or culvert construction plans. Computes earth work and material quantities. Acts as a lead inspector for utility/road construction projects or other types of projects as directed. Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications. Maintains project material records and project progress. Inspects county bridge and drain structures and records condition and need for maintenance. Operates survey equipment, records survey field notes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineering Aide II/ III Classifications in the Engineering Department:
Acts as lead inspector of all miscellaneous utility construction within the influence of the area impacted by the construction project.
Acts as lead inspector of all miscellaneous utility construction within the influence of the area impacted by the construction project.
Interprets, and processes topographic survey reports for the preparation of construction plans, and assists with preparation of project construction plans and documents.
Performs mathematical calculations in road or bridge plan preparation.
Calculates and plots grades for road and sewer profiles and geometric layouts.
Assist in preparation of construction plans and layouts for road, bridge, culvert and other construction projects in accordance with current project needs.
Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications, plans and proposals.
Calculates and plots grades for road and sewer profiles and geometric layouts.
Assist in preparation of construction plans and layouts for road, bridge, culvert and other construction projects in accordance with current project needs.
Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications, plans and proposals.
Maintains material quantity usage records and any other information used for determining contractor progress payments.
Conducts reviews on consultant or contractor drawings for details and quantities and calculations of design work and quantities.
Performs field testing on aggregates, concrete, and bituminous materials and performs density testing on soil and other field testing required for the individual project.
Inspects construction in development of roads in subdivision and construction in or use of road right-of-way under special permits such as laying utilities or building driveways.
Performs field testing on aggregates, concrete, and bituminous materials and performs density testing on soil and other field testing required for the individual project.
Inspects construction in development of roads in subdivision and construction in or use of road right-of-way under special permits such as laying utilities or building driveways.
Operates survey equipment to record physical features of terrain and various topographical features.
Verifies proper signing, barricading and safety practices are followed by contractors.
Ensures that area of work is properly restored when construction is finished.
Verifies proper signing, barricading and safety practices are followed by contractors.
Ensures that area of work is properly restored when construction is finished.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ENGINEERING AIDE II (PayGrade F, $52,892.12 - $68,411.53)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)
Drafting:
- A minimum of two (2) years experience MicroStation/Open Roads Designer
Inspection:
- A minimum of two (2) years field engineering inspection
Survey:
- A minimum of two (2) years experience with survey/instrument control
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience in performing various engineering duties, but not limited to, construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control, of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, computation of engineering data.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
- Possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Engineering Aide III (PayGrade H, $63,999.47 - $82,777.96)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)
Drafting:
- A minimum of three (3) years experience MicroStation/Open Roads Designer
Inspection:
- A minimum of three (3) years' field engineering inspection
Survey:
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience with survey/instrument control
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control, of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system and computation of engineering data
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
- Current accepted construction management procedures and construction methods
- Current construction quality assurance practices
Skill in:
- Word, Excel, Internet and E-mail and other related software
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials,
- Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
- Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
- The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: F/C
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85 decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 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.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
up to 35 pounds: F/C
Up to 50 pounds: O
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Up to 50 pounds: O
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
Salary : $52,892 - $82,778
