Highway Technician

Martin County Highway Department
1200 Marcus St
Fairmont, MN 56031, USA

• Pay or shift range: $29.53 USD to $40.17 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Highway Technician.

The Highway Technician is responsible for assisting in the design and drafting of construction project plans through computer aided design applications. This position obtains data for preliminary design with the use of surveying equipment, inspects construction operations both in the field and in the plant. Test material for compliance with MnDOT standards. Assist in bridge inspection reports through data entry and compiling data for bridge repair lists.

Performs various moderately complex engineering related activities to include design and computerized drafting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a member of the survey crew during preliminary engineering and construction engineering phases of department projects.
• Designs and drafts construction project plans utilizing various programs.
• Performs project inspection on grading and base, bituminous and concrete projects.
• Locates corners and establishes surveying baseline for topography, cross sections and locating utilities.
• Coordinates staking sequences by reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Maintains project records and documentation for testing activities.
• Updates all MnDOT technical books as required.
• Communicates with general public and job-related agencies on status of projects and informs of any adjustments or delays.
• Obtains data through the use of surveying equipment.
• Tests material (gradations/moistures).
• Aids in bridge inspection and enters inspection reports.
• Assists the maintenance crew.
• Participates in continuing education and training sessions on position applicable law and regulation changes, computer skills and other position related matters. Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years of formal training or education in technical school or associate’s degree.
• One year of progressive experience in related field with the skills, knowledge and abilities required or two years of related technical training plus one year of experience; or equivalent combined education and experience

LICENSURE

• Valid Driver’s License

CERTIFICATION

All certifications must be attained within one (1) year of hire.

• Aggregate Production.
• Bituminous Plant/Street.
• Grading & Base.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of highway engineering support operations, related equipment and related quality requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods and practices used in highway engineering support operations.
• Considerable working knowledge of computer aided design applications and the ability to utilize them effectively.
• Ability to effectively and safely perform various highway engineering support activities
• Knowledge of county and department policies.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY & DEPENDABILITY

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with limited oversight.
• Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required.
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.

COMMUNICATION (VERBAL & WRITTEN)

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written…