Engineering Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Hiring Range: $28.76 - $32.37

HourlyNew to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!About the Position:

The City of Grand Junction Engineering Division seeks a creative, team-oriented Engineering Technician to provide support on utility infrastructure projects. Under the supervision of professional engineering staff, this position will be primarily responsible for drafting, designing, and preparing engineering drawings on waterlines and other capital improvement projects. Applicants proficient in using AutoCAD Civil3D software with experience in the design of water and/or wastewater projects are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

About the Engineering Division:

The Engineering Division consists of a highly diversified work group that provides engineering, land surveying, real estate, and construction services to support all departments within the City. The Engineering Division works collaboratively with the Utility Department to provide a wide variety of design and technical services on capital projects from conceptual level support through preparation of final construction documents.

About Our Culture:

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. We are searching for professionals who share our values to join our organization.

Duties

What You'll Do:

• Prepare construction drawings and details for the design and construction of public works projects.
• Establish horizontal/vertical control monumentation for projects.
• Combine all design methods and disciplines to form complete, correct, and concise construction drawings for capital improvement projects.
• Participate in the preparation of quantity estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare a variety of illustrations, graphics, and visual aids for various meetings and presentations using a variety of specialized software.
• Provide assistance and information to the public, contractors, and others regarding the City's infrastructure and engineering services and activities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the record keeping and filing systems.
• Prepare, assemble and distribute copies of maps, charts and blueprints as requested.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for assigned programs.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical engineering work including experience with civil engineering design software programs and applications.
• Associate's Degree or Certification from an accredited institution with course work in engineering technology.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you donot include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area onVisit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.76 - $32.37 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $32