Engineering Aide I/II

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Engineering Aide I/II

DEPARTMENT:  Department of Roads

LOCATION: Engineering Department

F.L.S.A. STATUS:  Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (40 hours per week) position.  The starting time for this position is currently 7:30 a.m. Evening and weekend hours as needed.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

ENGINEERING AIDE I
Under direction, performs engineering tasks such as working on a survey crew, drafting, CAD, inspecting construction and permit projects for compliance to federal, state and local standards and specifications. Gathers traffic information such as: crash data and traffic counts. Assists with special studies or traffic problems.
 
ENGINEERING AIDE II

Under direction, performs routine computer-aided design (CAD) for highway, bridge or culvert construction plans; computes earth work and material quantities. Inspects utility and road construction projects Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications. Records materials used and project progress. Inspects county bridge and drain structures and records condition and need for maintenance. Operates survey equipment and records survey field notes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plots topographic features and assists with completing design drawings.

Interprets and processes topographic field reports for the preparation of construction plans. Performs mathematical calculations in highway plan preparation.

Calculates and plots grades for road and sewer profiles and geometric layouts.

Draws construction plans and layouts for road, bridge, culvert and other construction projects in accordance with current project needs.

Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications, plans and proposals.

Conducts reviews on consultant or contractor drawings for details and quantities and calculations of design work and quantities. Performs field testing on aggregates, concrete and bituminous materials and density testing on soil.

Inspects provisions for drainage, boring, jacking pipe, auguring and jacking in casing on water and sewer construction.

Inspects construction in development of roads in subdivision and construction in or use of road right-of-way under special permits such as laying utilities of building driveways.

Composes design details based on current MDOT design guides, manuals, and standards.

Inspects jacking pipe, boring, auguring and casing on water and sewer construction.

Operates survey equipment to show physical features of terrain and various topographical features.

Verifies proper signing, barricading and safety practices are followed by contractors.

Ensures that area of work is properly restored when construction is finished.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ENGINEERING AIDE I (PayGrade E, $44,040.80 - $56,963.10)
 

Required Education and Experience 

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

Drafting:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience MicroStation/Open Roads Designer

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in performing various engineering duties, but not limited to, construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control, of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, computation of engineering data.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

ENGINEERING AIDE II (PayGrade F, $48,444.88 - $62,659.40)
 

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

Drafting:

• A minimum of three (3) years experience MicroStation/Open Roads Designer

Inspection:

• A minimum of two (2) years field engineering inspection

Survey:

• A minimum of two (2) years experience with survey/instrument control

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in performing various engineering duties, but not limited to, construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control, of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, computation of engineering data.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• MicroStation Connect

• M.D.O.T. procedures such as ProjectWise filing systems and computer formatting of Field Book

• Non-project related abilities such as troubleshooting, customization and installation of MicroStation related software

• Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail and other related software

Skilled in:

• Setting up projects and plan sheets per MOOT standards

• Using MicroStation/Open Roads Designer efficiently as a drafting aid for engineers

Ability to:

• Update MicroStation/Open Roads Designer using MOOT standards and methods

• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, Union officials and the public

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information

• Work independently

• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: O

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: F/C

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  O

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):

Up to 25 pounds: F/C

Up to 50 pounds: O

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS:

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

The AdTech bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.