Engineering Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to

perform engineering technician tasks related to street, sewer, shore

protection, and construction under the City Engineer\'s direction for

the City of Racine. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serves as rodman, chainman, and

instrument man, as required, on a survey party engaged in construction

staking as well as acquiring or providing data necessary for the work

performed under the direction of the City Engineer and Staff Engineers.

Works independently, when required, in conducting necessary fieldwork

investigations such as measurements and locations as required by the

engineer or supervisor. Inspects construction projects in progress or

may instruct Construction Inspector personnel. Prepares drawings and

construction plans from survey field notes and existing maps and records

using both conventional and the latest in CADD (computer-aided

drafting/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 of

drafting duties and other office work. Creates and maintains information

files on a personal computer. Indexes, records, and files drawings and

other documents for future reference. Assists IT in the preparation of

assessment drawings for public hearings as required. Maintains a

consistent and reliable attendance record. ASSOCIATED DUTIES: Performs

related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: Ability to

coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled

movements such as drafting and assembling. Ability to exert moderate

physical effort in surveying and construction inspection work, typically

involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping,

kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, pounding, carrying, pushing, and

pulling. Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or

differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds and odors

associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: Ability to work under

moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to

environmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a minor

risk 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 also

illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be

interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an

employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that

an individual is required to perform. In addition to the

responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees

Maintain a Consistent And Reliable Attendance Record. Job Descriptions

are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of

Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In

compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will

provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with

disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to

discuss potential accommodations with the employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree

or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology or related field. Valid

Wisconsin driver\'s license required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

Experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician in a civil engineering

related organization preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applied

kno ledge of MS-WINDOWS. Ability to effectively operate computer

hardware, software, plotters, and printers. Experience with AutoCAD or

equivalent software, AutoCAD drafting and Civil 3D experience in civil

engineering profession or equivalent preferred. Familiarity with ArcInfo

or other GIS software would be beneficial. Ability to operate and

maintain survey equipment and thoroughly understand principles of

surveying. Ability to use drafting equipment and apply standards in the

preparation of neat and accurate drawings. Ability to analyze and

categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship

of the data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability to

compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data, as well as

assemble, copy and record, and transcribe data and information. Ability

to classify, compute and tabulate data. Ability to advise and interpret

how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery

requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as surveying

equipment, motor vehicles, drafting instruments, computer

keyboard/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 general

operating manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with contractors,

City personnel, and the general public. Ability to understand and

accurately follow both oral and written instructions. Ability to

calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, and ratios. Ability

to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing

diversified work activities. Ability to exercise the judgment,

decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the

evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.

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