What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer - Engineering, Highway Department position at Stearns County?
JOB
SALARY: Starting: $19.88/hourlyNon-Union PositionOur Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & EquitableContinuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Position ObjectiveTo 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 ResponsibilitiesThese 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following: Must be at least 18 years of age as of May 1, 2025 (or effective date of hire)Possess a valid Minnesota driver's licensePreferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications: Experience or education in the practices, equipment, and techniques of draftingExperience or education in engineering and survey practicesExperience or education working with engineering maps and recordsDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Hours of WorkThis 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 DateIf 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.
SALARY: Starting: $19.88/hourlyNon-Union PositionOur Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & EquitableContinuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Position ObjectiveTo 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 ResponsibilitiesThese 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following: Must be at least 18 years of age as of May 1, 2025 (or effective date of hire)Possess a valid Minnesota driver's licensePreferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications: Experience or education in the practices, equipment, and techniques of draftingExperience or education in engineering and survey practicesExperience or education working with engineering maps and recordsDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Hours of WorkThis 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 DateIf 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.
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