• Assist in surveying and staking construction sites and preliminary highway projects. 
• Slope staking, blue topping, bridge soundings, and right of way markers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by survey crew chief.
• Complies with county safety program.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and work well with others.
• Must follow rules and policies.

• Inspect and coordinate construction projects.
• Maintain construction forms, project status reports and daily construction quantities.
• Assist with bridge safety inspections.
• Assist with computations of quantities and assists with basic design principles.
• Collect and test construction project samples as directed.
• Complies with county safety program.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and work well with others.
• Must follow rules and policies.

Seasonal Engineering Aide Position

Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license

Seasonal Engineering Technician I Position

Must have an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or 1-3 years of civil engineering technician experience and a valid driver's license.

Seasonal Engineering Aides and Seasonal Engineering Technicians typically work 40 hours per week during the summer months.  Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Compensation depends on qualifications:

• Seasonal Engineering Aides: $19.67 per hour
• Seasonal Engineering Technician I: $27.42 per hour

The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalist will be invited to interview.  

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link.  On-line applications are stored on a secure site.  Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.

When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history.  Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.

Veterans Preference

Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process.  A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Background Investigation

All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.

Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.  Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.  Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.