Engineering Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is toperform engineering technician tasks related to street, sewer, shoreprotection, and construction under the City Engineer\'s direction forthe City of Racine. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serves as rodman, chainman, andinstrument man, as required, on a survey party engaged in constructionstaking as well as acquiring or providing data necessary for the workperformed under the direction of the City Engineer and Staff Engineers.Works independently, when required, in conducting necessary fieldworkinvestigations such as measurements and locations as required by theengineer or supervisor. Inspects construction projects in progress ormay instruct Construction Inspector personnel. Prepares drawings andconstruction plans from survey field notes and existing maps and recordsusing both conventional and the latest in CADD (computer-aideddrafting/design) software and techniques, materials, and equipment.Collects data for departmental projects using field notebook computer.Processes and analyzes data with database software on host computer.Compiles field data and information on file into reports as required.Performs technical calculations, as required, in the performance ofdrafting duties and other office work. Creates and maintains informationfiles on a personal computer. Indexes, records, and files drawings andother documents for future reference. Assists IT in the preparation ofassessment drawings for public hearings as required. Maintains aconsistent and reliable attendance record. ASSOCIATED DUTIES: Performsrelated duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: Ability tocoordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilledmovements such as drafting and assembling. Ability to exert moderatephysical effort in surveying and construction inspection work, typicallyinvolving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping,kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, pounding, carrying, pushing, andpulling. Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities ordifferences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds and odorsassociated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: Ability to work undermoderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure toenvironmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a minorrisk of injury. EQUIPMENT USED: Survey equipment such as Total Station,Robotic Station, Theodolite, Data Collector, transit, level, and chain,motor vehicles, drafting instruments, computer keyboard/typewriter,calculator, duplicating equipment, printers, plotters and telephone.This job description is intended to identify essential duties and alsoillustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not beinterpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of anemployee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments thatan individual is required to perform. In addition to theresponsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employeesMaintain a Consistent And Reliable Attendance Record. Job Descriptionsare subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City ofRacine. The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Incompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City willprovide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals withdisabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees todiscuss potential accommodations with the employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHEREXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degreeor equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology or related field. ValidWisconsin driver\'s license required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:Experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician in a civil engineeringrelated organization preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Appliedkno ledge of MS-WINDOWS. Ability to effectively operate computerhardware, software, plotters, and printers. Experience with AutoCAD orequivalent software, AutoCAD drafting and Civil 3D experience in civilengineering profession or equivalent preferred. Familiarity with ArcInfoor other GIS software would be beneficial. Ability to operate andmaintain survey equipment and thoroughly understand principles ofsurveying. Ability to use drafting equipment and apply standards in thepreparation of neat and accurate drawings. Ability to analyze andcategorize data and information in order to determine the relationshipof the data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability tocompare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data, as well asassemble, copy and record, and transcribe data and information. Abilityto classify, compute and tabulate data. Ability to advise and interprethow to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machineryrequiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as surveyingequipment, motor vehicles, drafting instruments, computerkeyboard/typewriter, calculator, duplicating equipment and telephone.Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information,such as field notes, blueprints, non-routine correspondence and generaloperating manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with contractors,City personnel, and the general public. Ability to understand andaccurately follow both oral and written instructions. Ability tocalculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, and ratios. Abilityto use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performingdiversified work activities. Ability to exercise the judgment,decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving theevaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5257079/engineering-technician?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs