Engineering Technician

Position SummaryPosition and wages commensurate with experience, qualifications and certifications. Possession of a valid Michigan Drivers' License required. Extended work days and work weeks (beyond 8 hours/day and/or 40 hours/week) required. Seasonal hours offering four, 10 hour shifts; Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4 pm. Winter hours are Monday through Friday. Easily apply by entering your personal contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume!Position DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of an Associate’s degree or two or three years of training through a technical, vocational or trade school or the equivalent with coursework in basic civil drawing, surveying, construction materials, and math will also be considered.

Experience: A minimum of two or three years of experience in road construction and/or surveying. At the discretion of the Managing Director, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Drivers’ license. Upon hire, willing to obtain certifications in Concrete Level 1, Density Level 1, Aggregate Level 1, and storm water management.

NON-UNION, NON-EXEMPT - ALL BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DAT OF HIRE!CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Consumerism Card; Health Savings Account; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Benefit eligible employees choosing to opt out of the County's health plan with proof of comparable coverage, may qualify for a $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit.

Full time employees are offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS). The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:This position performs construction project scoping inspections and surveying in order to ensure that contractual agreements and specifications are met. Performs tests on various types of aggregates, concrete, and asphalt to ensure specification compliance. Works with other engineering staff to assist with general concerns, issues, and oversight of data. Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Reviews construction plans and proposals in order to ensure compliance with Federal, State and county specifications and safety requirements. Inspects and documents project materials and prepares daily reports. Assists in correcting daily reports by making new drawings and calculations. Reviews project reports and materials.

2. Oversees contractor work to ensure project is constructed per plan through the use of material testing, daily reports, and required documentation for road, culvert, and bridge projects.

3. Inspects and records temperatures of bituminous materials on arrival; oversees placement, calculates yields, and performs depth checks on HMA paving.

4. Tests various types of aggregates to ensure specification compliance and makes recommendations to the Engineers. May perform various drafting responsibilities in regards to traffic control and certification maps.

5. Performs density tests on road subgrades, sub-bases, embankments, shoulders, and HMA; calculates and records the results.

6. Performs various GIS responsibilities including data collection and entry. Generates schematics, maps and plats from data in order to provide information regarding different infrastructure systems. Assists in the general maintenance and oversight of the local JCDOT GIS system.

7. Performs traffic counts and conducts PASER ratings for the county road system.

8. As a member of a survey crew, participates in road construction surveys by operating survey equipment to take measurements, obtain elevations and set grades; makes calculations and maintains records. Meets with representatives of private industry, local organizations, and the public to discuss proposed construction activity.

9. Acts as a liaison between construction crews, contractors, suppliers, companies, the public, and other governmental agencies to answer questions and respond to problems and inquiries regarding assigned projects and initiatives. Discusses plans, specifications, and work schedules when necessary.

10. Provides timely recommendations and input for ensuring compliance and/or implementing changes to JCDOT standard operating procedures (SOP’s), best management practices, and protocols as it relates to civil drawing, surveying, and traffic management.

11. May assist with various drafting responsibilities such as drawing certification maps and intersection diagrams for traffic control orders.

12. May train seasonal workers and staff on various test procedures as requested by the Senior Engineering Technician or Senior Project Manager.

13. May assist the Permit Agent with overseeing a variety of projects and administrative functions related to permits, roadway abandonment, surveying, rights-of-way, and strives to continually improve the professionalism of the agency and its regulatory programs, including proactive and responsive customer service.

14. Attend trainings, workshops, meetings, education seminars, classes, and/or conferences related to the position as approved by the Director of Engineering, or designee. Review and stay up-to-date with regulations, materials, method, techniques, and equipment for engineering inspections, surveying, and road construction.