Construction Aide

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Fayetteville, AR

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs inspection of contractors’ work, including documentation of contractors’ work, entry-level survey duties, assisting with the staking and layout of highway construction and performing basic tests of materials. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of fractions and decimals, computation of areas).
• Basic computer skills (operation of a PC and familiarity with Windows operating system).
• Ability to use various types of hand tools.
• Ability to traverse rugged terrain, climb up and down hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting tools and equipment to work sites and assisting in obtaining survey information necessary for agency projects by performing miscellaneous survey duties.
• Assist in maintaining surveying equipment.
• Utilize various hand tools such as a sledgehammer, axe, shovel, etc. to locate and place markers, survey pins and boundary markers and cutting brush or to 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 SiteManager or other electronic inspection software in accordance with Department policy.
• Employee is required to frequently drive a Department vehicle to various locations within the District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees