Highway Technician

Highway Technician

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 include serving as a member of the survey crew during preliminary engineering and construction engineering phases of department projects, designing and drafting construction project plans utilizing various programs, performing project inspection on grading and base, bituminous and concrete projects, locating corners and establishing surveying baseline for topography, cross sections and locating utilities, coordinating staking sequences by reading and interpreting plans and specifications, maintaining project records and documentation for testing activities, updating all MnDOT technical books as required, communicating with general public and job-related agencies on status of projects and informs of any adjustments or delays, obtaining data through the use of surveying equipment, testing material (gradations/moistures), aiding in bridge inspection and entering inspection reports, assisting the maintenance crew, participating 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, and 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 include 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. Valid Driver's License is also required. All certifications must be attained within one (1) year of hire including Aggregate Production, Bituminous Plant/Street, Concrete Plant/Street, Grading & Base.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include 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.

Position competencies include accountability and dependability, attention to detail, communication (verbal & written), professional conduct and integrity, quality of work, safety, and technology.

Physical job requirements and working conditions include reasonable and safe working conditions in general, but requires the proper use of safety equipment and proper knowledge of safety precautions to maintain the reasonable working conditions. The individual may encounter moderate emotional strain or tension and will constantly be exposed to sitting, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) occasional heavy lifting (75+ pounds) and other environmental conditions normally present in highway maintenance and construction activities.

This position is responsible for the use of the following: Pickup truck, Rubber tire roller.

Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.