Engineering Technician

WINCHESTER P.O. BOX 4177, 150 N. MAIN STREET
MUNICIPAL WINCHESTER, KY 40392-4177
UTILITIES PHONE: (859) 744-5434

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provides technical assistance to the Utility.

· Assists Engineering Department personnel in day-today responsibilities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in promoting the maintenance of a safe accident free, and healthy work environment.

· Assists with sewer and water system mapping and field inspections.

· Performs limited land and topographic surveys.

· Assists with the backflow prevention program.

· Assists in reviewing plans and specifications for residential and commercial water and sewer line extensions.

· Assists with studies and reports.

· Performs other related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented with 1 year of accredited engineering and/or technical school.

· Working knowledge of personal computer and AutoCAD Version 200 system.

· Familiar with land surveying, drafting and other engineering and technical capabilities.

· A working knowledge of utility operations and state and local regulations is a plus.

· Oral and written communication skills are a plus.

· Knowledge of the water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection systems and system design.

· Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and courtesy with customers, engineers, and contractors.

· Maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

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

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of these 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.25 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $20