Highway Technician

MCCC•Fairmont, MN

About The Position

Martin County is hiring a full-time Highway Technician to assist with design and drafting of construction project plans using computer-aided design applications. The position gathers preliminary design data using surveying equipment, inspects construction operations in the field and plant, tests materials for compliance with MnDOT standards, and assists with bridge inspection reports by entering and compiling data for bridge repair lists. It also performs moderately complex engineering-related design and computerized drafting activities. The Highway Technician serves on survey crews during preliminary and construction engineering phases, designs and drafts plans, inspects grading and base, bituminous, and concrete projects, establishes survey baselines, coordinates staking sequences, and maintains project testing records. The position updates MnDOT technical books, communicates project status and adjustments to the public and agencies, assists the maintenance crew, participates in job-related training, and keeps required certifications and licensure credentials valid. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires two years of formal technical-school training or an associate degree, and one year of progressive related experience, or two years of related technical training plus one year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Aggregate Production, Bituminous Plant/Street, Concrete Plant/Street, and Grading & Base certifications must be attained within one year of hire. The job involves highway maintenance and construction environments and requires proper use of safety equipment and observance of safety precautions. Martin County is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Two years of formal technical-school training or education, or an associate degree.
One year of progressive experience in a related field with relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities; alternatively, two years of related technical training plus one year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Attain Aggregate Production, Bituminous Plant/Street, Concrete Plant/Street, and Grading & Base certifications within one year of hire.
Strong working knowledge of highway engineering support operations, related equipment, and quality requirements.
Strong working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in highway engineering support operations.
Considerable working knowledge of computer-aided design applications and the ability to use them effectively.
Ability to perform highway engineering support activities effectively and safely.
Knowledge of county and department policies.
Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures, including computers and basic office equipment.
Software skills, excellent typing skills, and ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to comply with safety policies and procedures and use required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the survey crew during preliminary engineering and construction engineering phases of department projects.
Design and draft construction project plans using various programs.
Inspect grading and base, bituminous, and concrete projects.
Locate corners and establish surveying baselines for topography, cross sections, and utility locations.
Coordinate staking sequences by reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
Maintain project records and documentation for testing activities.
Update MnDOT technical books as required.
Communicate project status, adjustments, and delays to the general public and job-related agencies.
Obtain data using surveying equipment.
Test materials, including gradations and moisture.
Assist with bridge inspections and enter inspection reports.
Assist the maintenance crew.
Participate in continuing education and training on applicable laws, regulations, computer skills, and other position-related matters.
Ensure required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
Perform other work-related duties as required.