Seasonal Worker - Highway Engineer

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary


** FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS MARCH 13TH
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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM 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 Information

HOURS: 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 Top Con 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 Pivot Table and Pivot Chart)

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…