Seasonal Laborer - Engineering, Highway Department

SALARY:
Starting: $18.0178/hourly
Non-Union Position
Our Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable

Continuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted.

Position Objective
To provide seasonal assistance to the Engineering division at Highway. This position is responsible for performing a variety of entry level duties related to engineering, surveying, drafting, and design.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Serves as remote worker on highway survey party; learns and operates technical engineering instruments; plants stakes, clears brush, places markers; acts as flag person.
2. Learns and performs drafting and design work under close supervision, such as plotting cross sections, transposing field topography notes, computing various quantities, and drafting plan sheets.
3. Takes traffic counts; researches and compiles traffic information from maps and files.
4. Assists in construction inspection; takes concrete or rock core samples and soil samples; grades and scales materials; learns recording of pay quantities; learns testing of concrete and bituminous.
5. Maintains engineering equipment and supplies.
6. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age as of May 1, 2024 (or effective date of hire)
• Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience or education in the practices, equipment, and techniques of drafting
• Experience or education in engineering and survey practices
• Experience or education working with engineering maps and records

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of the practices, equipment and techniques of drafting.
2. Knowledge of engineering and survey practices.
3. Knowledge of engineering maps and records.
4. Ability to make required mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
5. Ability to learn use of technical engineering instruments.
6. Ability to operate a pickup and panel truck.
7. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed 85% of the time outdoors and 15% indoors. Will have some exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a moderate to high level of physical effort. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant County Engineer.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Minimal.
Supervision of Others
None.Hours of Work
This position has a normal work schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may require some evening and weekend hours. This position has a flexible start and end date between May 1 - August 30.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. A job specific physical, drug and/or psychological exam may be required before appointment.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.Employment Type: Seasonal