Construction Aide

Posting closes on 06/16/2026

Under general supervision, the position involves inspection of contractors’ work including documentation, entry‑level survey duties, assisting with staking and layout of highway construction, and performing basic material tests.

• Assist in transporting tools and equipment to work sites and obtaining necessary survey information for agency projects.
• Assist in maintaining surveying equipment.
• Use hand tools such as sledgehammer, axe, shovel, etc. to locate and place markers, survey pins, boundary markers, and to cut brush or obtain material samples.
• Assist in performing materials tests for specification compliance.
• Perform inspection of construction activities to ensure projects meet department standards and keep supervisor fully informed of daily contractor activities and unusual conditions.
• Document contractors’ work via Site Manager or other electronic inspection software in accordance with department policy.
• Frequently drive a department vehicle to various locations within the district.

• Education and experience
  :
  High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities
  :
  • Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, computation of areas).
  • Basic computer skills (operation of a PC and familiarity with Windows OS).
• Physical requirements
  :
  • Use of hand tools.
  • Traverse rugged terrain, climb up and down hills and grades, and enter/exit vehicles.
  • Lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working conditions
  :
  Frequent travel within the district and work in all types of weather, noise, dust, fumes, etc.
• Licenses, registrations and certifications
  :
  Valid driver’s license.
• Position does not require highly specialized knowledge; not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.

("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)