Engineering Technician

Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Staff Engineer, performs a variety of technical and administrative functions for the Department of Public Works related to the management of Village infrastructure assets. Assists the Director and other Public Works staff members in the administration of programs and systems for regulatory compliance.

The work generally involves day-to-day organization, record keeping, database updates, inspections, and report generation for the Department of Public Works and Utilities. There is frequent interaction and collaboration with the Technology Services Director, Staff Engineer, Utility Superintendent and Street Superintendent. Incumbent will also interact with Public Works and Utility employees, and other Village departments as well as the public. The incumbent may be required to respond to emergencies, provide project oversight, or attend meetings and training outside of regular business hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive, other duties may be required and assigned:

1. Assist with construction project administration

o Performs inspection/observation and keep records of construction on street construction and maintenance projects including but not limited to asphalt paving, common excavation, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, etc.

o Inspects public works projects for conformance with specifications including recording amount of work and changes, and computing quantities to produce project progress reports.

2. Assists Staff Engineer with and/or performs project design:

o Performs drafting of street plans, record drawings, revisions and updates of maps, survey calculations along with general office work to include calculations and estimates pertaining to public works projects.

3. Maintains and updates the Village’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database

o Assists Technology Services Director with Village infrastructure maps and databases.

4. Review construction plans and specifications for conformance with Village codes and requirements.

5. Review site plans for conformance with Village codes.

6. Prepare and catalog construction record drawings.

7. Research construction project records, land records, subdivision records and special assessment records.

8. Receives, investigates and resolves customer complaints and inquiries

9. Assists the Director of Public Works & Utilities in developing reports and plans such as long range improvement plans, special assessment reports, etc.

10. Assists with administration of asset maintenance management system, scheduling work, data entry for work history, data base maintenance, etc.

11. Collaborates with maintenance staff to accomplish maintenance work or capital improvements.

12. Performs related work as required.

13. Performs storm water and utility inspections

14. Assists with the administration of excavation permits, over size and overweight load permits.

15. Assists with the Village’s Private Well Permitting Program.

Job Requirements and Preferences

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, drafting, mapping, or closely related field plus one year of work experience in public works OR equivalent combination of closely related education and professional experience.
• Experience in Civil Engineering or GIS systems is preferred
• Work experience in public works construction, sewer and water utility operation and maintenance, or equivalent combination of closely related education and professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s License

Performance Specifications

· Ability to perform intermediate functions of all MS Office suite products – MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D software, ESRI ArcGIS software, Trimble Survey Controller field collection software, GPS and conventional surveying equipment and methods, including total stations and automatic and digital levels.

· Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiates, measure and/or sort, as well as assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.

· Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

· Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as utility asset records, permits, plans and blueprints, inspection reports, regulatory codes, ordinances, maps, directories, , procedures, guidelines, maintenance records, technical operating manuals, and non-routine correspondence.

· Ability to communicate effectively with all Village personnel, engineers, attorneys, suppliers, and the general public.

· Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, and spatial relationships.

· Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.

· Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, directing and controlling.

· Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.

· Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as computer, calculator, cell phone, radio, cable and pipe locating devices, motor vehicles, measuring devices, and specialized equipment such as pipe inspection camera or sewer cleaning truck.

· Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly-skilled movements.

· Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to moderately heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

- Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering pertaining to public works and utility projects.

· Knowledge and skills in surveying, drafting and plan reading.

· Knowledge of, and ability to operate, a personal computer. Knowledge of, and ability to use, software for word processing and spreadsheets required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of Graphical Information Systems (GIS) including experience, or desire and aptitude to use GIS software such as ArcMap.

· Knowledge and/or experience with utilizing and piloting drones and capturing aerial imagery for use within GIS.

· Experience, or desire and aptitude to use Village permit issuance and tracking software (“Evolve”)

· Experience, or desire and aptitude to use Asset Management software

· Knowledge of safe work practices for a public works and utility organization.

· Knowledge of the basic methods and techniques of construction.

· Knowledge of Village ordinances relating to public works and utilities.

· Knowledge of Village policies relating to public works and utilities.

· Ability to acquire knowledge of specialized procedures and subject matter encountered in specific assignments.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrators and the public.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as a level, data collector, and Global Positioning System

Willingness to attend training for new methods and technology to help department and self-work more effectively.

Work Environment

Employee performs standard activities which will occasionally require physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.

The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) is required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,141.00 - $67,590.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Weston, WI 54476 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,141 - $67,590