Engineering Assistant Ii - Maintenance (department Of Transportation And Highways) - Seiu 73

Cook County Offices

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the District Maintenance Supervisor, performs non-routine and complex engineering assignments.

Responsible for elements of an entire project of relatively limited scope, or a portion of a larger diverse project that may involve planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance.

Performs or directs various traffic control coordination, various field surveys/investigations, preparation of plan details, inspections, measurements, and/or calculations.

Supervises and assigns subordinate employees to specific tasks and functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


* Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification is required.


* Four (4) years of full- time work experience supervising, operating, or maintaining highways and their appurtenances, such as pavement, drainage systems, bridges, and landscaping within roadway jurisdiction, which includes three (3) years of full-time work experience as a Laborer or Motor Vehicle Driver (Road Repairman); OR two (2) years full-time work experience in a supervisory or crew leader/foreman role is required.


* Experience in snow and ice roadway removal operations is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States, with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) , or a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Knowledge of State Standards and Specifications for Road and Bridge Maintenance and/or procedures.


* Knowledge of Cook County Highway road systems.


* Knowledge of proper documentation procedures.


* Advanced skills in engineering principles, practices, and techniques, and the use of engineering tools and devices


* Ability to work and communicate well with others, bot...