Engineering Technician

Under the direction of the City Engineer, provides technical and paraprofessional engineering services; performs drafting, office, and field engineering work; conducts surveys; performs construction inspections as assigned; prepares and maintains engineering and utility maps; and assists in planning, designing, and maintaining public infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

DRAFTING AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING:

Performs drafting and design work on computer aided drafting software and other related computer design equipment. Prepares and/or reduces field notes for application to drafting assignments. Assists in planning, designing, and maintaining public infrastructure. Conducts land ownership research. Measures and prepares descriptions of real property.

SURVEYING AND FIELD ENGINEERING:

Operates global positioning system (GPS) equipment to perform a variety of simple or complex field surveys and infrastructure inventory; operate transit and level, or other surveying equipment, in a variety of field survey work. Performs as-constructed surveys or field observations for public improvement projects and utility projects. 

ENGINEERING AND UTILITY MAPPING:

Prepares and maintains city utility maps on computer aided drafting software or geographic information system (GIS) software; updates utility maps and keeps reference systems current. Prepares, files, and retrieves a variety of engineering maps, documents and records; updates files and engineering maps and keeps reference systems current. Digitizes files and engineering maps. Updates drawings and maps to reflect data and information received from as-constructed surveys.

INSPECTION AND REPORTING:

Performs inspections and prepares reports for public works improvements and other public works structures or facilities as assigned to ensure compliance on city projects, subdivisions, and encroachments.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATION AND OTHER DUTIES:

Under the direction of the City Engineer, assists other city departments to prepare maps, drawings, descriptions, or other technical services that are determined necessary, which may include field inspections. Responds to emergency calls and stand on-call when necessary. Assumes other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in work environment, procedures, and assignments; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach/method to best fit the situation/work assignment.

• Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Exhibits tact and consideration; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively with supervisor and co-workers.

• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult / emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

• Dependability: Consistently reports to work on time ready to begin work; Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

• Initiative: Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibility; Identifies opportunities to improve systems & procedures; Asks for help when needed.

• Job Knowledge: Competent and knowledgeable in key result areas; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others.

• Judgment: Displays a willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans and uses available resources; Works in an organized manner.

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

SUPERVISORY 

Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE; High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent, supported by courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and drafting or mechanical drawing; five years progressive engineering technician experience involving surveying, drafting, construction equipment and practices, and public works project inspection; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, technical specifications, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and specifications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of engineering algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; knowledge of drafting principles and practices involved in the preparation of plans and drawings; knowledge, skill, and ability in the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of standard conventional drafting and computer aided drafting; knowledge of elementary practices and materials used in construction; ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction and maintenance work; ability to operate GPS surveying equipment, preferably Trimble; and knowledge of preparing and maintaining engineering maps and records and modern office methods and practices.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Wyoming Driver’s License; ability to be insured under the City’s municipal automobile insurance policy coverage, must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 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 is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.

• 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: 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, radiation, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The employee is sometimes exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee is occasionally required to work overtime hours.

GUIDELINES

Employees are required to follow the established guidelines of the City to include, but are not limited to, the employee handbook, safety policies and procedures, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

The City of Riverton is an at-will employer.  This means that either party – the employee or the employer – may end employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.  All the terms, conditions and benefits of employment with the City are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of the City.