Summary Description

Under supervision of assigned staff, performs a variety of semi-skilled engineering work in the areas of civil engineering to maintain the infrastructure and support the City’s divisions: water, wastewater, storm water, and streets; operates a variety of tools and equipment in the support of these programs; and performs related work as required.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Performs a variety of field and office engineering work in support of the Public Works Department’s engineering services, activities, and functions.
2. Assists in performance of routine functions such as GPS tagging and sorting of utilities, job limits, landmarks, etc.
3. Performs semi-skilled work involved in maintenance projects as part of a crew, including, GIS mapping and map creation.
4. Participates as a crew member in responding to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other City departments and takes appropriate corrective action.
5. Conducts plan searches.
6. Researches material and method for engineering projects.
7. Makes maps for public outreach, contractor information, etc.
8. Operates a variety of hand, power, automotive, and light tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks; ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools before and after use.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic understanding of engineering maps, plans, and records.

Basic methods and techniques of developing maps.

Construction methods, procedures, standards, and materials.

Basic principles and practices of record keeping.

Basic mathematical principles as applied to engineering work.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of office and field engineering work.

Assist with the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and specifications.

Prepare a variety of drawings, sketches, maps, graphs, and related technical documents.

Read and interpret maps and blueprints.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, contractors, and representatives of other agencies in providing information about policies, projects, and procedures.

Perform a variety of data gathering and compilation for engineering studies.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Maintain accurate engineering files and records.

Apply principles of logic or rational systems related to engineering.

Deal effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Use independent discretion and initiative in the performance of duties.

Become proficient in measurement techniques and manual and computer-aided design drafting (CAD), and to accurately perform rudimentary engineering computations by the end of the probationary period. 

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and enrolled in a college or pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Civil Engineering or other similar technical major. 

Experience:

Understanding of plans and/or construction.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Other Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age at the date of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those 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 these essential job functions.

Environment: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Physical: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials weighing twenty to fifty pounds.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.