Engineering Technician

This position involves highly skilled, advanced technical field and office work within the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. Work responsibilities include topographic and construction survey, GIS mapping/record keeping and construction inspection of Public Works projects such as sewer and water installation/repair, sidewalk installation/repair, street construction and pond construction. Work is performed under moderate supervision, subject to review to insure proper work performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works as a survey field crew member or crew chief employing such tools as levels, level rods, GPS, survey total stations, prism poles and data collectors.
• Provides inspection of complex engineering construction projects.                            
• Performs GIS mapping/record keeping assignments.    
• Mentors other Engineering Technicians                     
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, and supplies.                     
• Sets stakes for line and grade.
• Makes accurate field measurements and information for payment and record keeping purposes.
• Field locates existing City infrastructure using GIS software. 
• Responds to emergency call-ins related to locating City infrastructure through a rotating on-call system.               
• Performs routine arithmetic computations.
• Ensures compliance with City and State specifications.            
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.  

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS                                 

• Evaluates existing pavement and underground utility conditions.
• Locates survey monuments and removes brush for survey lines.
• Assists DPW Operations in snow removal when needed.                      
• Converts construction plans to record drawings.
• Performs other work tasks as assigned.                                           

An Associate Degree in Engineering, or a related field, with 4 years of experience in survey, inspection, and/or GIS mapping/record keeping preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, procedures, and methods of public works construction.                      
• Knowledge of mathematical procedures and the ability to perform engineering calculations accurately.             
• Ability to read, interpret and understand construction plans and specifications.                 
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions. 
• Ability to work and make decisions under limited supervision.                                 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public, and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to keep detailed records of contract work performed.
• Skill in the operation of computer equipment and software, including AutoCAD, ArcMap, and Microsoft applications.
• Advanced skill in the operation and maintenance of survey, inspection and mapping equipment and software.
• Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures.
• Ability to perform tasks on a regular basis, which require frequent standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, squatting, and carrying.               
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and the ability to drive a car or light truck.
• Thorough knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely in and around vehicular traffic.
• Ability to monitor work site safety in accordance with the City of Appleton Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Manual and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.    

COMPETENCIES
Communication
Customer Focus
Handling Difficult People
Problem Solving
Adaptability/Flexibility