Engineering TechnicianAssistant Transportation Construction
Engineering TechnicianAssistant Transportation Construction
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The Construction division of Hennepin Countys Transportation department is seeking an Engineering Technician orAssistant Engineering Technician to work with the construction inspection crew with rotations to a survey crew and/or materials testing lab.
The list created from this posting will be used to fill a vacancy at either the Assistant Engineering Technician or the Engineering Technician level. Job class selection will be based on the education and experience of the applicant.
The Assistant Engineering Technician will be provided an exposure to work with a municipal government and public works at a countywide scale. Training and the opportunity to develop professionally through formal and informal training will be provided.- Engineering Technician Assistant (Level I): $48183.23 $66608.86 Annually
- Engineering Technician (Level II): $60857.51 $80963.49 Annually
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit theemployee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performedboth onsiteat the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive Medina MN 55340 and remote as job duties require.There is no public transportation to the facility in Medina. During construction season this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. including occasional nights weekends and holidays with overtime. While this position is designated as hybrid based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefitearning employees is inperson in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.About these position types:
These are fulltime benefit earning positions.These positions are internally classified as an Engineering Technician Assistant.In these positions you will:- For hire as an Assistant Engineering Technician (Level I):
- Assist in construction inspection material testing and construction survey activities.
- Assist in construction staking and survey computations.
- Perform or check basic quantity alignment mathematical or geometric calculations for construction projects.
- Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
- Observe construction activities for compliance to the project plans and specifications.
- Perform quality control tests on construction materials.
- Perform material testing in a lab setting on a variety of construction materials.
- For hire as an Engineering Technician (Level II including the above duties):
- Perform or check more complex quantity alignment mathematical or geometric calculations for construction projects.
- May act as chief inspector on simple road or bridge construction projects; act as lead inspector in any category of materials or construction inspection of complex projects
- May direct train and check the work of technicians in lower level classifications.
Need to have:
- For hire as an Assistant Engineering Technician (Level I)
- One of the following:
- Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
- One or more years of experience in technical nonprofessional highway land survey geographic information systems application or related engineering work.
- One year of experience analyzing numerical data using computer software applications or developing and maintaining computerized information system applications.
- Thirty 30 college semester credits in mathematics geography computer science or engineering related technical courses.
- One of the following:
- A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds; climb up and down slopes; work outdoors and around traffic in all weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- For hire as an Engineering Technician (Level II)
- One of the following:
- Three years or more of experience in technical nonprofessional highway land survey geographic information systems application or related engineering work.
- Three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field.
- Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 2.
- One of the following:
- A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds; climb up and down slopes; work outdoors and around traffic in all weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Certification(s) from the MnDOT Technical Certification Program.
- Experience:
- Operating survey equipment such as total station levels and/or tripods.
- Operating inspection and materials testing equipment such as air tester proctors and Dynamic ConePenetrometer(DCP).
- Using computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Bluebeam AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Operating materials lab testing equipment.
- Knowledge of:
- Math functions such as arithmetic algebra and geometry.
- Construction equipment materials and methods.
- Ability to:
- Communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.
- Maintain neat and accurate records.
About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe highquality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay worklife balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparitiesis fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Watch thisvideofor application best practices and tips.This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis drivers license check and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
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