Engineering Aide II Job at Macomb County, MI
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
DEPARTMENT: Department of Roads
LOCATION: Engineering Department - Inspection
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director
F.L.S.A. STATUS: Non-exempt
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.
LOCATION: Engineering Department - Inspection
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director
F.L.S.A. STATUS: Non-exempt
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
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; 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.
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
Required Education and Experience
- Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)
- A minimum of three (3) years experience MicroStation/Open Roads Designer
- A minimum of two (2) years field engineering inspection
- 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 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
- Setting up projects and plan sheets per MDOT standards
- Using MicroStation/Open Roads Designer efficiently as a drafting aid for engineers
- Update MicroStation/Open Roads Designer using MDOT 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
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
N/S
O
F/C
Office or similar indoor environment
X
Outdoor environment
X
Street environment (near moving traffic)
X
Construction site
X
Confined space
X
Exposures
N/S
O
F/C
Individuals who are hostile or irate
X
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
X
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
X
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
X
Communicable diseases
X
Moving mechanical parts
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste
X
Loud noises (85+ decibels)
X
Blood Borne Pathogens
X
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
Frequency
Description
Physical
N/S
O
F/C
Balancing
X
On even or uneven surfaces/ground
Bending
X
Tasks involve forward or backward bending at the waist
Climbing/Working at Heights
X
Tasks involve climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms
Crawling
X
Inspecting in confined spaces. Moving about on hands and knees
Digging
X
Tasks involve manual digging
Driving
X
Tasks involve operating any motor powered vehicle on sealed and unsealed roads
Grasping
X
Tasks involve gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
Kneeling
X
Tasks involve flexing/bending at the knees and ankles to work at low levels
Manual Dexterity
X
Tasks involve fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing
Lift/Carry
X
Tasks involve raising/lowering or moving objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below)
Up to 10 pounds
X
11-24 pounds
X
25-34 pounds
X
35-50 pounds
X
51-74 pounds
X
75-99 pounds
X
Over 100 pounds
X
Push / Pull
X
Tasks involve pushing/pulling objects away from or towards the body
Reaching
X
Tasks involve reaching overhead with arms raised above shoulder height or forward reaching with arms extended
Sitting
X
Tasks involve remaining in a seated position during the task performance
Standing
X
Tasks involve standing in an upright position without movement
Walking
X
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
Running
X
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
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.
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