Summer Worker Highway Engineering



Job Details

Summer Worker Highway Engineering
Employer

Rice County

Salary

$14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

Faribault, MN

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2018-10

Department

Highway

Opening Date

01/24/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

*FIRST REVIEW WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
 
JOB SUMMARY:
Assigned to work with the Rice County Engineering Department

Examples of Duties

Assist survey crew, perform materials sampling and testing, project inspection and documentation and other duties as assigned.  Communicate effectively with the public, contractors and engineers. Requires work on roads, ditches, fields and highway right of way where exposure to weather, dusts, exhaust fumes and heavy construction traffic may exist.
 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED and valid Driver's License.  Requires walking, standing, lifting, and bending to a significant degree.  Must be 18 years of age or older.  Ability to work extended hours and some Saturdays required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous related experience or education in construction management, engineering and/or surveying.  MNDOT Technical Certifications: aggregate Production, Grading and Base I & II, Concrete Field I.

Supplemental Information

HOURS:  Variable, Monday - Friday with some Saturdays.  Seasonal position with an approximate start date of June 1, 2018 and an approximate end date of September 1, 2018.

This position is not eligiable for benefits.

01
Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
  • I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
  • I do not agree to the above information.
02
Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Your employment may involve occasional use of a public vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Lifting up to 50 lbs will be required occasionally in this position. Are you able to safely lift 50 lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
06
This position requires the incumbent to be on their feet, frequently standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day, are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Highway Engineering Summer Workers may be exposed to a variety of adverse weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, high heat and humidity, rain, wind, dust and loud equipment. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you able to work extended hours Monday - Friday if required either coming in early or staying late?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Are you able to work weekends if required?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Which best describes your experience with survey equipment?
  • I have training and/or working experience with Topcon GPS.
  • I have training and /or working experience with TopCon Total Station.
  • I have training and/or working experience with both Topcon GPS and TopConTotal Station.
  • I have training and/or working experience with other survey equipment not listed above.
  • None
11
Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
  • No experience
  • Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas)
  • Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions)
  • Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart)
12
Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
  • No experience
  • Beginner (ex: create/format/print documents, spell check)
  • Intermediate (ex: create tables, charts, headers/footers)
  • Advanced (ex: create forms, templates, mail merge, macros)
13
Do you have working experience with road grading or earth moving inspection?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Do you have working experience with aggregate testing in a materials lab?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Do you have working experience with bituminous paving inspection?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Do you have any MNDOT Technical Certifications?
  • Yes
  • No
17
In the space below, list the MNDOT Certifications that you possess. If none, put NA.
18
Indicate your experience with reading and comprehending blueprints and other engineering documents, including; construction plans and specifications, testing requirements, permit requirements and quantity computations.
  • No experience
  • Limited experience
  • Significant experience
19
What best describes your years of work experience in road construction, construction management, surveying, civil engineering or related field?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year.
  • 1-3 years.
  • 4 years of more.
20
Which best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year towards AA/AS Degree in Construction Management, Land Surveying or related field.
  • AA/AS Degree in Constructions Management, Surveying or related field.
  • 1-2 years completed towards BA/BS Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field.
  • 3 years or more towards BA/BS or completed BA/BS Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field.
  • Other

* Required Question

Employer
Rice County
Address
320 NW 3rd Street

Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
Phone
507-332-6100

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