Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician
Lee County
Full-TimePostion Overview
This position performs technical duties in support of the department’s engineering activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Oversees local, state, and federally funded construction projects within the county; ensures contractors and sub-contractors comply with specifications.
• Performs onsite construction inspections and project management.
• Enforces erosion control standards.
• Completes daily reports.
• Calculates material volumes and quantities.
• Performs field surveys.
• Collects and processes concrete samples; completes density tests.
• Oversees drill shaft and piling operations.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
• Prepares reports.
• Prepares ALDOT project closeout paperwork.
• Draws and updates maps.
• Calculates paving costs.
• Programs, places, retrieves, and downloads traffic count devices.
• Assists with bridge and road inspections.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road and street names and locations.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of surveying principles.
• Knowledge of erosion control standards.
• Knowledge of construction materials and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of job related software programs.
• Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations, and speed limits.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid State issued driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY: (Previous applicants should reapply.)
• Visit www.leeco.us go to HUMAN RESOURCES click JOB APPLICATION under Related Links
• Completed job application can be faxed to 334-737-3609 or emailed to humanresources@leeco.us by the closing date listed on the job announcement.
• Paper applications are available at Lee County Commission Human Resources office located at 215 South 9th Street Opelika, AL (Second Floor) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Applicants can also apply at the Alabama State Employment Office.
Lee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will recruit, hire, train, promote, discipline, and discharge in all eligible job groups without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation or genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described in accordance to Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131).
Education Requirements
GED or high school diplomaSkill, Certification & Experience Requirements
- No minimum skills/certifications/experience required