- Job Posting Title
- Engineer Apprentice (Summer)
- Agency
- 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- Supervisory Organization
- Chief Engineer - Engineer Workforce Development
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Compensation
$20/hour
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Annual Benefit Allowance
The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
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OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Paid Holidays
11 paid holidays per year
Longevity Pay
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
This is the Engineer Apprentice level, an entry level position where applicants have an interest in gaining exposure and experience in the transportation industry from the perspective of state government; particularly in the areas of highway design, construction, and maintenance. Summer Engineer Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain work experience by participating in highway construction and maintenance activities such as:
Assisting a survey crew
Assisting with traffic hazard surveys
Documenting daily construction activities and project status
Maintaining highway rights-of-way
Repairing highway safety appurtenances
Repairing roads and bridges
Testing and inspecting construction materials
Verifying that project elements are built according to plans and specifications
And much more.
Returning Summer Engineer Apprentices will further their experience by participating in the above activities at a more in-depth level, as well as possibly being assigned to their own project.
