What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Engineering Technician position at Scott County (IA)?
JOB
Under general supervision of the Assistant County Engineer, the temporary Engineering Technician provides technical support to secondary roads and bridge projects, to include conducting quality and progress inspections. Participates in construction surveying.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the followingrepresentative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and prepares documentation to submit to the IDOT; monitors the progress of outside contractors to ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.Performs miscellaneous duties to include material testing.Stakes out bridges, roads, and right-of-way for contractors and secondary roads crews.Provides feedback and answers questions from County residents to ensure concerns are accurately and adequately addressed.Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Iowa Department of Transportation certifications as an Aggregate Technician, and Level I Portland Cement Concrete Technician. Level I Hot Mix Asphalt Technician preferred. Must maintain Iowa Department of Transportation technician certifications throughout the duration of employment. Must possess a valid Driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard office environment and in the field at various construction project sites. While in the field may be exposed to dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazards associated with traffic, extreme outdoor weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals. May be required to traverse uneven terrain, climb in and out of ditches, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Under general supervision of the Assistant County Engineer, the temporary Engineering Technician provides technical support to secondary roads and bridge projects, to include conducting quality and progress inspections. Participates in construction surveying.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the followingrepresentative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and prepares documentation to submit to the IDOT; monitors the progress of outside contractors to ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.Performs miscellaneous duties to include material testing.Stakes out bridges, roads, and right-of-way for contractors and secondary roads crews.Provides feedback and answers questions from County residents to ensure concerns are accurately and adequately addressed.Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Iowa Department of Transportation certifications as an Aggregate Technician, and Level I Portland Cement Concrete Technician. Level I Hot Mix Asphalt Technician preferred. Must maintain Iowa Department of Transportation technician certifications throughout the duration of employment. Must possess a valid Driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard office environment and in the field at various construction project sites. While in the field may be exposed to dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazards associated with traffic, extreme outdoor weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals. May be required to traverse uneven terrain, climb in and out of ditches, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
