Engineering Aide
Date Adopted by City Manager
12/01/02
Comp. Code
9410
SEIU - CTP
Classified
Job Title
Engineering Aide
Definition
Under supervision, to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks while assisting others in the performance of drafting, office and field survey work; to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the trainee level for engineering employees who may not have developed specific office or field skills and who have no previous experience. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision, assisting other engineering employees in a variety of simple office and field tasks according to established procedures. Work is generally observed during its performance and reviewed upon its completion. Engineering Aides are normally considered to be in a training status and as levels of experience and skill increase, may be reassigned to the next higher class in the paraprofessional engineering series of classifications.
Typical Duties
Assist in maintaining map record files of properties, utilities and improvements; operate standard office equipment; provide assistance in field site checks, surveying areas, collection of traffic data and other basic field work as required; assist in the preparation of graphs, charts, maps, plans and other drawings; prepare correspondence and forms relating to the work; perform related duties as assigned.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools; pipe locator; engineering calculator; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio.
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operating drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to
Perform routine office and field work; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; use and care for basic office equipment; work cooperatively with others.
Experience/Education
Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.s