STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: ENGINEERING AIDE I
Class Code: 4081-06
Date Established: 07-01-50
Occupational Code: 5-2-2
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To perform routine and non-technical
work in the field office or laboratory in connection with the investigation,
location, design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering-type
projects.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Uses cutting tools
and other equipment to remove underbrush, trees and other obstacles from
transit line to support survey work and to clear line-of-site.
·
Marks survey points
by driving stakes to determine both line and grade and to fix survey points.
·
Attaches markers and
places location data on stakes.
·
Carries heavy and
bulky equipment over difficult terrain.
·
Maintains records
reflecting the amounts of materials received and used on construction or
maintenance projects.
·
Assists in conducting
field traffic surveys and in computing and summarizing simple traffic data, and
uses flags to control traffic flow when necessary.
·
Measures distances
with steel tapes and prisms using temperature and tension connections.
·
Takes dimensional
measurements on various types of structures.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires minimal skill in performing a
series of routine procedures OR in operating equipment according to
standardized instructions.
Knowledge: Requires understanding and using
business or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform standard operating
procedures.
Impact: Requires minimal responsibility for
contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing routine work
activities within a small organizational unit. Errors at this level are of minor consequence and are
readily detected through frequent checking or inspection.
Supervision: Requires no supervision of employees or
functions.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires medium work, including
continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or
coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires minimal personal interaction
or communication, including providing simple information in response to routine
questions from employees within the agency.
Complexity: Requires a minimal combination of job
functions, including performing frequently repeated tasks according to set
procedures and standardized situations.
Independent Action: Requires minimal choice in performing
routine duties under immediate supervision and in following simple instructions
according to standardized policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from high school, G.E.D. or
its equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
License/Certification: None required.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to use hand tools and simple
engineering equipment. Ability to
keep records and make simple mathematical computations. Ability to comply with instructions
with accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to perform arduous manual tasks. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working
relationships with other employees.
Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties
and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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