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Rice County

Summer Worker Highway Engineering

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

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.

Employer
Rice County
Phone
507-332-6100
Website
http://www.co.rice.mn.us
Address
320 NW 3rd Street

Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
Employer
Rice County
Phone
507-332-6100
Website
http://www.co.rice.mn.us
Address
320 NW 3rd Street

Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
Summer Worker Highway Engineering Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
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.


* QUESTION 2
Are you at least 18 years of age?


* QUESTION 3
Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED?


* QUESTION 4
Your employment may involve occasional use of a public vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license?


* QUESTION 5
Lifting up to 50 lbs will be required occasionally in this position. Are you able to safely lift 50 lbs?


* QUESTION 6
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?


* QUESTION 7
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?


* QUESTION 8
Are you able to work extended hours Monday - Friday if required either coming in early or staying late?


* QUESTION 9
Are you able to work weekends if required?


* QUESTION 10
Which best describes your experience with survey equipment?





* QUESTION 11
Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?




* QUESTION 12
Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?




* QUESTION 13
Do you have working experience with road grading or earth moving inspection?


* QUESTION 14
Do you have working experience with aggregate testing in a materials lab?


* QUESTION 15
Do you have working experience with bituminous paving inspection?


* QUESTION 16
Do you have any MNDOT Technical Certifications?


* QUESTION 17
In the space below, list the MNDOT Certifications that you possess. If none, put NA.
* QUESTION 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.



* QUESTION 19
What best describes your years of work experience in road construction, construction management, surveying, civil engineering or related field?




* QUESTION 20
Which best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting?






* Required Question