Seasonal Worker - Highway Engineer

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Location : Faribault, MN Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-013 Department: Highway Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Job SummaryFIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS APRIL 1ST Rice County is currently seeking a Seasonal Highway Engineer to assist in Rice County's Engineering Department for the 2026 construction season. Rice County is located in southern Minnesota, about 50 miles south of the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. The county, which encompasses an area of 516 square miles, has seven cities and 14 townships. Examples of Duties Provide roadway and bridge construction oversite. Assist survey crew, perform materials testing, project inspection and documentation. Assist with the design and development of construction plans. Collect and transport material samples from construction site to materials lab. Receive and maintain volume and weight ticket records on construction sites. Assists with permits and transportation programs. Communicates effectively with the public, contractors and engineers. Requires work on roads, ditches, fields and highway right of way. Exposure to weather, dust, exhaust fumes and heavy construction traffic. Assist highway maintenance operators. Drive and operate county vehicles. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED and valid Driver's License. This position requires walking, standing, lifting and bending to a significant degree for an extended period of time. Ability to work extended hours and some Saturdays required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous related experience or education in construction management, engineering and/or surveying. Supplemental InformationHOURS: Variable, Monday - Friday with some Saturdays. Seasonal position with an approximate start date of May 2026 and an approximate end date of September 2026. This position is not eligiable for benefits. 01 Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. I do not agree to the above information. 02 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 03 Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED? Yes No 04 Your employment may involve occasional use of a public vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Lifting up to 50 lbs will be required occasionally in this position. Are you able to safely lift 50 lbs? Yes No 06 This position requires the incumbent to be on their feet, frequently standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day, are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 07 Highway Engineering Summer Workers may be exposed to a variety of adverse weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, high heat and humidity, rain, wind, dust and loud equipment. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment? Yes No 08 Are you able to work extended hours Monday - Friday if required either coming in early or staying late? Yes No 09 Are you able to work weekends if required? Yes No 10 Which best describes your experience with survey equipment? I have training and/or working experience with Topcon or Trimble GPS. I have training and /or working experience with TopCon or Trimble Total Station. I have training and/or working experience with both Topcon or Trimble GPS and Total Station. I have training and/or working experience with other survey equipment not listed above. No experience. 11 Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel? No experience Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas) Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions) Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart) 12 Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word? No experience Beginner (ex: create/format/print documents, spell check) Intermediate (ex: create tables, charts, headers/footers) Advanced (ex: create forms, templates, mail merge, macros) 13 Do you have working experience with road grading or earth moving inspection? Yes No 14 Do you have working experience with aggregate testing in a materials lab? Yes No 15 Do you have working experience with bituminous paving inspection? Yes No 16 Do you have any MNDOT Technical Certifications? Yes No 17 In the space below, list the MNDOT Certifications that you possess. If none, put NA. 18 Indicate your experience with reading and comprehending blueprints and other engineering documents, including; construction plans and specifications, testing requirements, permit requirements and quantity computations. No experience Limited experience Significant experience 19 What best describes your years of work experience in road construction, construction management, surveying, civil engineering or related field? None Less than 1 year. 1-3 years. 4 years of more. 20 Which best describes your level of education at the closing date of the job posting? High School Diploma or GED 1 year towards AA/AS Degree in Construction Management, Land Surveying or related field. AA/AS Degree in Constructions Management, Surveying or related field. 1-2 years completed towards BA/BS Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field. 3 years or more towards BA/BS or completed BA/BS Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field. Other Required Question

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