Engineering Technician I - Engineering Lab chez City of Minneapolis, MN

About the Department

Position Duties

• Assist in testing various construction materials and soils in the lab and in the field.
• Keep records of tests conducted.
• Prepare reports with analysis and related written documentation as required.
• Assist on the land survey crew.
• Assist in the preparation, production, editing and maintenance of plans, layouts, as-built plots, drawings from field surveys and other civil engineering related documents using computer aided drafting/design (CAD) and manual techniques.
• Inspect work done in the right of way including driveway, curb, sidewalk, alley, etc. 
• Attend specific training sessions offered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to gain certification in paving material (asphalt and concrete) and soil analysis.
• Record sub-grade evacuation and plot soil profiles for construction projects.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties in the lab as required.
• Assist in repairing, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.

• Other duties as assigned: Provide seasonal support to other Public Works divisions during winter months, which may include responsibilities in design, surveying, and utility operations.

  
  WORKING CONDITIONS: 
  Laboratory with considerable field work

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Eighteen Months of post high school education in Civil Engineering Technology, with verifiable post high school course work in science or equivalent

MINIMUMEXPERIENCE:
Various combinations of training and experience can qualify an applicant for this position

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License

• Must pass Certification from MNDOT in the four basic construction areas as follows: Concrete Field 1, Bituminous Street 1, Aggregate Production 1, and Grading and Base 1, within two years

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. 

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.  Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing.  Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam
After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [AFSCME (CAF)] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit our website.

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three months after it has been established. 

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Other Qualifications