Engineering Technician

Postion Overview

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

Education Requirements

GED or high school diploma

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Technical or analytical experience

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.