City of Omaha · 13 hours ago
Engineering Aide III - Const - Pavement Maintenance
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expCity of Omaha is seeking an Engineering Aide III who will perform technical and supervisory work in land surveying and related engineering tasks. The role involves overseeing survey parties, conducting engineering investigations, and ensuring compliance with construction standards.
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Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in survey work and staking to establish construction sites and compile estimated construction costs
Facilitates weekly meetings, and drafts and distributes the meeting minutes
Participates in and oversees the work of representatives of consulting engineering companies and construction material testing firms
Inspects and approves construction work to ensure compliance and conformance with plans, standards, specifications, and safety regulations
Acts as liaison with other divisions of the Public Works Department and with representatives from construction companies and other entities to negotiate construction changes as needed
Maintains communication with supervisor about project progress, complaints from the general public, and potential impacts to project costs, schedules, and scope of work
Maintains accurate records, photographs, and sketches during construction and through completion to ensure quality control and to enable the accurate compilation of billing and approval of payments
Proofreads plans and suggests revisions or clarifications prior to construction
Assists in developing contracts and cost estimates for construction projects
Designs and drafts plans and specifications for routine projects
Provides construction information to representatives from private businesses, counties, utilities, governmental agencies, and members of the general public
Supervises one or more Construction Inspectors who may be assigned to projects
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management/engineering at time of hire OR Associate's degree in engineering or construction AND two (2) years of work experience in sub-professional engineering, land surveying, drafting, or construction inspection OR Four (4) years of experience in sub-professional engineering, land surveying, drafting, or construction inspection
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license
Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Knowledge of the methods, techniques, nomenclature, symbols, tools, and equipment used in land survey and inspection work
Skill in negotiating with agents of contracting companies, utility companies, and governmental entities when changes to project plans are needed
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to perform precise survey measurements, make accurate computations, and reduce field notes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and specifications
Ability to assign work and supervise subordinates
Ability to coordinate and oversee field testing performed by private contractors or other agencies
Ability to understand oral or written instructions
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
Ability to stand and walk from 76 to 100% of the time; climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and type from 26 to 50% of the time; and to reach, squat, crouch, crawl, lift, push, and pull up to 25% of the time
Ability to move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds up to 33% of the time; objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time; and objects of lesser weight from 67 to 100% of the time
Benefits
Forty-hour work week.
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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