What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician I position at American States Utility Service?
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.
We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Serving those who serve.
United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs drafting for capital projects using AutoCAD based on verbal instructions or sketches provided by Engineers
- Assists in ensuring that all plans are prepared in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Details, Drafting Standards and Approved Material List
- Prepares AutoCAD standards and templates as required
- Assists Engineers in preparing exhibits and compiling information for capital budgets, project status reports, project schedules
- Prepares as-built plans of completed projects and updates system maps
- Ability to use plotters and printers
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology preferred
- Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD experience in general civil design or in public utilities design required
- Basic knowledge of water and wastewater utilities
- Experience AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Experience with GIS applications preferred
- Experience with Microstation® preferred
- Experience in the design of water distribution, storage, supply, wastewater collection facilities are highly desirable
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed
- Must take and pass Federal OSHA and/or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher course as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory
QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CAD TECHNICIAN:
- Knowledge of engineering concepts, policies, requirements, and regulations
- Proficient in the use of computerized office equipment and programs, including MS Office, MS Windows, and Adobe products
- Ability to read water and wastewater plans
- Demonstrated ability in reading, writing, typing, speaking, and understanding the English language
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, and team building
- Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engage in implementing improvements
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating, and acting upon customer feedback
- Ability to research, interpret, and compile analytical data
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE:
May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs., bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.
May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.
BENEFITS
Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.
U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.
The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.
