Secondary Roads Summer Engineering Aides (3)

Summary

Temporary - Summer 2024 - not to exceed 4 months.

This position is seasonal, typically summer, performs beginning level sub-professional engineering work in the office or in the field and numerous other duties under the direct authority of County Engineer and Secondary Roads Foreman.

Work Headquarters:  Woodbury County Engineer's Office, 759 Frontage Road, Moville, IA 51039

Essential Functions

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  

Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Positions available at various Woodbury County Secondary Roads Maintenance sheds: Moville, Correctionville, Oto and Hornick, Iowa
• Position typically during summer
• Performs beginning level sub-professional engineering work in the office or in the field and numerous other duties under the direct authority of County Engineer and Secondary Roads Foreman.
• Must be able to furnish and wear safety shoes while performing job duties.
• Attendance is required
   
  Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Provides assistance with a variety of duties within the scope of responsibility assigned by County Engineer
  Secondary Roads Foreman

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions: 

• Knowledge of elementary mathematics and some college course work preferred; skill in the use of hand tools; completion of a standard high school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Minimum 18 years of age, previous experience desired
• Possession of a current valid driver's license and insurance with good driving record
• Ability to routinely lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to furnish and wear safety shoes while performing job duties.
• Perform physical labor in all types of weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate successfully with the public in clearly spoken English
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment

Woodbury County application is required.   DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:30 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2024 or until positions are filled.    Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.