What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Engineering Worker position at Olmsted County, MN?
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Enrolled in an Engineering degree program or closely related field. Understanding of the principles and practices used in the civil engineering field and focused on the transportation system. Desired candidates should have a strong math and/or science educational background.
Nature of Work
Under supervision, assists the transportation division of Public Works. Performs skilled nonprofessional civil engineering work of moderate difficulty in construction inspection, material testing, computerized design drafting, mapping, surveying, and related engineering support responsibilities. Uses computers, surveying instruments and drafting equipment in the preparation of transportation construction plans, and in making quantity calculations in the office. Employees in this position will spend most of their time in the field but may occasionally be asked to assist in an office setting. Work in the field may be hazardous and dirty. Assignments and instructions are received orally and in writing. Work is spot-checked in progress and reviewed upon completion. Guidance is available if required, however the employee is expected to work independently according to prescribed procedures.
Examples of Work
- Provide roadway and bridge construction oversite
- Receive and maintain volume and weight ticket records on construction sites
- Collect and transport material samples from construction site to materials lab
- Performs construction material testing tasks under supervision of a certified technician
- Prepares clear, complete and accurate plans and detailed drawings for construction projects
- Prepares and maintains maps and drawings
- Answers questions for the general public regarding maps and construction plans
- Assist with field traffic studies including gathering, summarizing, tabulating and analyzing traffic data
- Assists with permits and transportation programs
- Performs related duties as required or assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices used in engineering
- Knowledge of applicable tra?c laws, ordinances and regulations
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate with sta? and public
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to perform manual labor in sometimes di?cult weather conditions
- Ability to drive and operate an automobile (car/truck)
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans
- Ability to use various hand tools
- Ability to operate a calculator and computer
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office environment
X
Outdoors environment
X
Lab/shop environment
X
In vehicle/operating equipment
X
Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Confined/restricted working environment
X
Exposure to atmospheric conditions
X
Exposure to weather, extreme heat, wet and/or humid
X
Exposure to noise
X
Exposure to vibration
X
Sitting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, handling, feeling
X
Standing, walking, reaching
X
Pulling, stooping, balancing
X
Pushing up to 100 pounds
X
Lifting up to 100 pounds
X
Repetitive hand/foot movements, typing/data entry
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Operate vehicle
X
Operate heavy equipment
X
Close, distance and color vision, depth perception, accommodation
X
Field of vision
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)
X
Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)
X
Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)
X
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).
