Engineering Aide, Department of Public Works

Engineering Aide, Department of Public Works – Starting Salary: $38,000

Duties: Reports to the County Engineer. Performs work under the supervision of the County Engineer. Under direction performs routine, repetitive, and noncomplex field and office work and assists in instrument operation, makes the less difficult mathematical calculations, and reduces level notes; does related work as required.

Requirements:

• Performs routine measurements with various equipment/instruments.
• Runs a level rod, drives stakes, clears survey lines, and cares for equipment.
• Cut brush while working in a survey party and reduce level notes.
• Makes simple mathematical calculations and does routine drafting and tracing.
• Inspects and checks earthwork, checks and records loads of materials taken to and from construction sites.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Computer aided drafting (CAD) experience preferred.
• Roadway construction and/or inspection experience preferred.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey and abide by County Motor Vehicle Policies to perform the essential duties of this position.

Hours: The typical work week consists of 40 hours, 7 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday; however, overtime may be required.

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing, verifications of clean driving record, and initial and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Submit a cover letter and work history to:

• Cumberland County Human Resources Department
• Email: HR@Cumberland
  
  County
  
  NJ.gov
• OR complete an online application and upload documents at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs

Open until filled.

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).

The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.

Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.