Part-Time / Seasonal - Engineering

Hamilton County, Indiana • Noblesville, IN

4d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as a Part-Time Seasonal-Engineering for the Highway Department, responsible for assisting the Engineering Section with gathering data regarding pavement conditions, traffic and sign data and assisting with inspection of contractual work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.
• Organized with the ability to handle large amounts of data, including inputting data into a computer program.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed specifications, technical reference materials and contract documents.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of local geography and ability to read and interpret local maps.
• Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with co-workers and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Must be self-reliant and organized in order to meet assigned deadlines.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license, and demonstrated safe driving record.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assists with inspection of contract resurfacing projects, including tracking of quantities and types of materials used, and ensuring the contractor complies with the specifications outlined in the resurfacing contract.
• Assists with problem resolution while serving as an inspector.
• May interact with the public as needed.
• Reports to the Project Engineer for overall direction and guidance.
• Conducts traffic counts on county roadways.
• Conducts roadway condition evaluations according to the PASER system.
• Inputs data into computer program.
• Inspects signage for overall condition and retro reflectivity.
• Assists with upgrading of sign and small structure inventory.
• Periodically may assist with traffic studies, traffic investigations and inspection of traffic related projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (employee, spouse, children), Long and short-term Disability
• Hamilton County Employee Health Center & Pharmacy (Noblesville/Westfield): High quality primary medical care facility and wellness services
• Advocacy Program – One-on-one appointment with a Physician to evaluate chronic illness/injuries
• Nutrition Education and Wellness Center (diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss and management, cancer and kids health)
• Pharmacy – Low-cost co-payments, encourage use of generic meds, Medication Management Program providing review of medication interactions/effectiveness
• Sick leave, bereavement, holidays (10-13 per year), compensatory time, paid time off (1 week at 6 months, 2 weeks at 1 year then an additional day each year until max of 22 days on year 15). Upon completion of 30 years of service time, employees earn 1 additional day per year up to 40 years of service time.
• Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension (annuity & pension), AUL Deferred Compensation Plan, McCready Retirement (Merit staff)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED