What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Technician - London, KY position at Ops Plus Inc?
Company Overview:
Ops Plus Inc. is a leader in utility support services, offering a wide range of solutions to utility companies and industrial clients. Our mission is to deliver reliable, innovative, and efficient support to help our clients succeed in their projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
Position Description:
This position performs a variety of technical office and field duties related to the design of utilities (gas and/or electric). The successful candidate will work with little supervision after their training period.
Some duties may include but are not limited to: interpreting engineering drawings; assisting with layout and design engineering work for construction; performing field work such as, measuring accurately with tape or wheel; taking basic field notes; driving locating stakes; minor right-of-way clearing; and other similar tasks. Design Technicians are also responsible for preparing materials lists, requesting 811 locates, reviewing easements, transporting materials to job sites, and field staking construction locations accurately based upon engineering plans.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of design in the utility industry is strongly desired. Successful candidate will perform such other duties within his/her capabilities as directed that are necessary for company operations.
Responsibilities:
- Must be able to read plats, municipal GIS information, and technical plan sets.
- Two or more years with utility design experience preferred.
- Competent in MS Office products including outlook, word, excel and share-point.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as technical writing skill, and be able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which may include: extensive walking in various types of environments; long periods of sitting at a computer; and other moderate physical activity.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required.
Educational Requirements:
- A minimum of an Associates Degree is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred in GIS, Engineering, Architecture, or other related technical fields.
This position will require pre-employment background checks and drug & alcohol testing. It is also subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Direct applicants only. No outside agencies need respond.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28