Position Details

The Engineering Aide position is to assist the Engineering Technician with construction staking, project inspection, surveying, quantity measurements, material testing, and other tasks related to the construction of road and bridge projects. This position also helps with gathering information needed for the design of future construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• • Assist in inspection of Construction Projects and assuring they are designed for federal, state and local specifications.
  • Assists in performing material testing for construction projects.
  • Assists in performing construction staking for active projects and performing preliminary survey to gather information for the design of projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    • Assisting in bridge safety inspections and culvert evaluations.
    • Drafting in CAD.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Quality Management
  • Recommends improvements to maintenance processes and procedures.
  • Uses measures to assess how well a job is done.
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities for maximum efficiency.
  • Works in an organized manner.
• Technical Knowledge
  • Demonstrates sufficient technical skills and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively, efficiently and safely.
  • Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills.
  • Aware of and able to respond to financial or budget information and impacts.
  • Produces an accurate work product.
  • Requires minimal supervision in performing the position responsibilities.
  • Takes a personal responsibility to keep abreast of emerging technologies, changes and developments in position area.
  • Recommends and implements new technologies and techniques.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Builds constructive and effective relationships.
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit and work environment.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help across departments or projects when needed or asked.
  • Responds promptly, accurately and courteously to requests from others.
  • Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships that support a cohesive, inclusive, supportive environment within the work area and countywide.
• Communication
  • Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
  • Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
  • Keeps supervisor and co-workers well informed.
  • Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Informs supervisor of progress, possible problems, decisions and status of projects.
  • Presents numerical information accurately and effectively.
  • Develops and maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Accountability
  • Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
  • Assumes responsibility to follow through on assignments making sure they are fully completed.
• Attendance/Dependability
  • Comes to work on time and has a reliable attendance record.
  • Takes responsibility for a full day’s work.
  • Can be relied upon to meet deadlines and schedules.
  • Is consistent and dependable in their responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Attending or will attend a 2 or 4-year college
• Valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and computer applications

Equipment and Tools

• Pickup truck
• Small tools
• Survey Equipment
• Computer

Physical and Mental Requirements

This job typically requires sitting, standing, walking, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, driving, lifting, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position is generally heavy duty and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force and intermittently ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects up to 60 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a variety of environments including office, shop, vehicles and outdoors. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, chemicals, oil, extreme temperatures, intense noises, travel and work activities requiring constant precautions and safety considerations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Wadena County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

Wadena County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary : $16 - $21