Engineering Aide

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside’s Department of Waste Resources in Moreno Valley seeks an Engineering Aide assigned to the Environmental Section. The role supports field inspections at county landfills and assists in monitoring landfill gas collection systems and groundwater remediation.

Responsibilities include collecting air and water samples, maintaining field notes, and communicating with supervisors. The position will help engineers with data collection, simple drafting, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Math skills: elementary algebra and geometry applied to sub-professional engineering work
• Ability to learn field survey methods, perform simple drafting, and follow directions

Responsibilities

• Assist with field inspections at landfills and monitor gas collection systems
• Collect air and groundwater samples and maintain field records
• Support engineers with data collection, basic drafting, and troubleshooting electromechanical devices, with daily site travel

Skills

Data entry

Mechanical aptitude

Field communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The County of Riverside's Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Engineering Aide assigned to the Environmental Section located in Moreno Valley.

The Engineering Aide will travel to Riverside County Landfills daily and will be tasked to assist in the field with inspections, maintain and monitor landfill gas collection systems and groundwater remediation systems. Monitor air and water quality with field instruments. Collect air and water quality samples for laboratory analysis. Collect accurate field notes and data, clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisors and peers, assist with troubleshooting and repair of electromechanical devices. Monitor gas vapers and/or ground water, and fusing construction pipes. The incumbent in this position will assist Engineers with data research collection and preparation.

Competitive candidates will have prior experience within a waste, landfill, or engineering environment as well as data entry and GIS software experience. Candidates who have a background which demonstrates that they are mechanically inclined are highly desired (electric motor operation, variable frequency drivers, pressure sensors, etc.). Ability to keep clear and accurate notes, perform simple drafting and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The Engineering Aide is a natural progression underfill for the Engineering Technician I. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Engineering Technician I upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

• Act as rear chain or rod worker on a field survey crew, including using tapes and chains in makehorizontal and vertical measurements, make simple survey notes, set monuments, clear brush, and stock trucks.
• Make traffic counts, census surveys and sign inspections, including collecting and recording data and making diagrams of intersections and accident scenes; collect materials samples, and make and keep notes and records of routine laboratory tests such as relative compaction, sand equivalent, specific gravity, grading analysis, and environmental analysis.
• Set up and maintain hydrologic metering and recording equipment, and collect groundwater samples for chemical analysis; make simple tracings, diagrams and drawings.
• Learn to tabulate and plot field survey data and to read, interpret and prepare contour and land maps; index and file records.
• Provide routine information to the public.

Education:

High School graduation diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge of:

Mathematics, including the elementary principles of algebra and geometry as applied in sub professional engineering work.

Ability to:

Learn the techniques and practices involved in assigned sub-professional engineering work; perform mathematical computations; keep clear and accurate notes; perform simple drafting; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver License is required. The selected candidate will perform office/field work at the Moreno Valley and Badlands Landfill sites and will be required to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County including Blythe.

Physical Requirements:

Lift/carry 50 lbs., extensive walking over various terrain up/down slopes, bending, kneeling

Physical Exposure:

Exposure to heat/cold, weather, odors, insects, rodents

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all Applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Veronica Rodriguez at 951-955-9281 or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.