Engineering Assistant; Drain Commissioner

Engineering Assistant (Drain Commissioner)

Starting Pay: $27.9259 Hourly ($58,086) Step A: $30.9937 Hourly ($64,467) Step B: $31.6389 Hourly ($65,809) Step C: $32.3529 Hourly ($67,294) Step D: $33.0649 Hourly ($68,775) Step E: $33.8471 Hourly ($70,402) Step F: $34.6615 Hourly ($72,096)

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology; OR Associate degree in Surveying or Drafting
-AND- one (1) year of experience in the construction field which includes work in surveying and inspection of construction projects; OR Two (2) years' experience in the construction field or as a Drain Laborer.

Employee must be certified as a Construction Storm Water Operator and Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control within one (1) year of employment. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Performs difficult technical and skilled work in connection with engineering work including interpreting plans and specifications, assisting in construction layout, inspecting construction work, conducting laboratory and field tests and making evaluations of existing facilities; work is evaluated by an engineer; works under the general direction of the Civil Engineer; performs related duties as required.

• Assists in the preparation of estimates for payment to contractors;
• Acts as an inspector on construction projects, or on a portion of a major project, ensuring that the contractor complies with specification;
• Evaluates and makes reports on existing conditions on construction projects and related facilities;
• Reviews plans and specifications;
• Handles complaints regarding drainage and related problems;
• Maintains records of construction projects in progress;
• Performs laboratory tests of construction materials;
• Attends pre-construction conferences;
• Performs right-of-way work as required.