Engineering Technician I
Date Adopted by City Manager
04/26/05
Comp. Code
9610
SEIU-CTP
Classified
Job Title
Engineering Technician I
Definition
Under supervision, to perform a variety of paraprofessional drafting, office and field engineering work; to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Assist in laying out and calculating quantities and cost estimates for public works construction projects; locate utilities, easements, property lines and other information on plans; maintain map record files of properties, utilities and improvements; make field checks of project sites or survey areas to become familiar with features or to verify survey results; collect, tabulate and analyze traffic information; assist in the development of striping and signing plans; respond to and resolve a variety of traffic related requests for service; prepare charts, graphs, maps, plans and other drawings of existing rights-of-way and other improvements using field notes, maps and photographs; check calculations used in designs and estimates; may act as a survey party member; make basic mathematical calculations related to surveying and drafting work; operate printers and copying machines; answer questions and provide information to the public concerning engineering activities; perform related duties as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base and computer-aided-design software; geographical information software; standard drafting tools; pipe locator; engineering calculator; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio, survey equipment, and traffic counters.
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 and field equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and 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, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Basic terminology, methods, practices and techniques of computer aided design (CAD); basic terminology, methods, and practices and techniques of geographical information system software (GIS); trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances and traverses; surveying techniques and practices; engineering maps and records.
Ability to
Read figures quickly and accurately and make arithmetical calculations; understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; use and care of drafting instruments; effectively work as a member of a problem-solving team to resolve, within set time schedules, a variety of engineering tasks in support of Associate or Senior Civil Engineers.
Experience
One year of work experience performing duties similar to those assigned to the Engineering Aide in the City of Chico.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by college level courses in mathematics and drafting.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License and registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California within six months of appointment.