WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN presso Fayetteville Public Works Commission

Job Summary:
The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing standardized non-professional technical engineering office and/or field work, involving the application of the methods and techniques of elementary engineering for the Public Works Commission. Responsibilities include drawing, updating, and maintaining diagrams and plot charts; preparing layouts and work orders for routine service requests and staking sheets; interpreting basic sketches, schematics, charts, graphs, blueprints, and block/wiring diagrams; researching information and locating utilities; writing and reviewing assigned sections of project specifications; writing items describing materials or methods by analyzing and extracting data from drawings, notes, and other sources; reproducing engineering drawings; tracing and filling in details; preparing material cost estimates; and using a variety of tools and devices. The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to safety rules; no lost time accidents occur.
• Provides input into departmental/divisional objectives and long-range plans.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to good employee/management relations.
• Assumes responsibility for personal productivity and quality of work.
• Compiles data and prepares accurate and timely reports.
• Maintains a 98% or greater attendance percentage average for four quarters of the performance review period.
• Manages personal time, schedules, and deadlines.
• Responds to customer concerns and complaints professionally and timely.
• Interacts with other departments, divisions, and utility agencies to ensure proper communication.
• Coordinates time off with immediate supervisor and co-workers to minimize disruptions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Good knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in the trades.
• Working knowledge of survey work and engineering drafting.
• Skill in using, reading, and interpreting testing devices and equipment.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations.
• Ability to estimate the cost of materials.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to operate computers and software to prepare, revise, and upgrade sketches and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work in confining areas.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, customers, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited two-year community college/technical school with a degree/certification in engineering technology, drafting, design, surveying, or a related field and a minimum of one year of progressively responsible construction or engineering experience involving estimating, surveying, or related work; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience as defined above; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as defined above.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

• When performing field work, the worker is subject to inside and outside working conditions, noise, hazards including proximity to moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and mechanical parts, and climbing ladders.

  GRADE 406 $23.29-$30.68 HOURLY NON EXEMPT