Engineering Technician

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #25: Engineering Technician

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Community Works/ Water-Wastewater

WORK LOCATION: 805 N. Municipal Drive

HIRING RANGE: $20.3150 - $31.5901/hourly

PAY GRADE: J TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Working under the guidance of the Water & Wastewater Project Engineer.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees,officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Develops drawing documentation for all disciplines utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Updates and maintains the water and/or sewer hydraulic model, incorporation of subdivision as-builts into the water and/or sewer hydraulic model.

System updates for GIS base map related to water and sewer infrastructure.

Preparation of water right maps for transfers to the Office of State Engineer.

Preparation of engineering drawings for water and sewer projects, Reviews and verifies engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and documentation of all types of equipment in a water/wastewater treatment system. This position is critical to ensure accurate records on an on-going basis for operations and engineering staff.

Works with City engineering staff and City purchasing staff in preparation of bids and contracts.

May work independently on projects approximately 15-25% of the time.

Review plats for compliance with codes and standards and recommends proposed changes to the project engineer. Read and interpret legal descriptions.

Performs technical research in regard to capital improvement projects.

Provides research assistance as requested by other city departments.

Assists in the design of assigned public works, water and wastewater projects, including streets, water, sewer, storm sewer or irrigation systems.

Works closely with engineering consultants and staff under the direction of the Project Engineer for Water & Wastewater Division in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computation, plans and drawings.

Reports findings and makes recommendations to supervisor.

Responds to inquiries relating to engineering procedures on specific projects.

Responsible for performing inspections, reviews plans, maps, profiles and specifications. Completes mathematical calculations required to complete survey data.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May serve on various employee committees as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Requires a two-year degree in Drafting or Applied Science with experience in civil engineering preferred. Combination of experience and education may be substituted.

Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Experience in design reviews and preparation of construction plans and specifications are desirable.

Construction background in municipal utility work beneficial.

Must possess a working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques.

Ability to make changes to enhance projects and correct oversights.

Must possess a working knowledge to understand and interpret working plans and drawings.

Must be able to effectively communicate, both oral and written, with employees, contractors, other governmental agencies, City officials and the general public in person or on the telephone.

Conduct research as necessary to assist in compiling data for engineering reports.

Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language. Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Must be able to operate with proficiency a personal computer, various software packages, with an emphasis on AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil 3D, ERSI GIS, Microsoft Word and Excel, and a cellular phone.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in an office setting and may remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time. 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 operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; employee is occasionally required to smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. May be necessary to travel across tough, uneven or rocky surfaces when conducting field inspections or performing survey work. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

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