Highway Tech

Overview

Perform intermediate skilled technical work supporting preliminary surveying, construction surveying, project design, and project inspection under moderate supervision of a Design Engineer or Construction Engineer.

• Conduct field surveys by setting up and operating field survey equipment to locate and record project topography.
• Check road alignment and flow line culvert placement; photograph and visually describe drainage ways; test soil, pavements, and excavation areas; locate and place construction stakes.
• Provide technical support in the design and plan preparation for highway construction projects using computer programs.
• Prepare estimates, drawings, charts, graphs, and visual aids; compute quantities; research land records for right-of-way activities.
• Perform and oversee project inspections, including physical and visual inspections of and quality assurance tests on materials and soil.
• Measure and establish construction stakes, elevations and alignment data; notify contractor of issues and concerns.
• Complete paperwork and prepare reports and documentation.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

Associate/Technical degree in civil engineering and one year of experience in surveying, planning, inspections, or equivalent. MnDOT Inspector certification preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge of state specifications for highway construction and application to various types of projects; traffic control procedures and practices; construction practices for project implementation; engineering maps and records and drafting nomenclature and symbols; storm water computations, culvert sizing and drainage areas; mathematics and field surveying and engineering computations; surveying procedures and equipment; soil types and specifications; county government work flows and processes.

Proficiency in standard office equipment including computers and software programs. Strong verbal and written communication; ability to perform technical computations; use hand-held computer; safety compliance and ongoing awareness of safety practices.

Physical requirements:

occasional exertion up to 50 lbs, regular speaking, hearing, standing, walking, repetitive motions and occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; standard vision and vocal communication required. Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration; work generally in a loud noise location.

Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension).