What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician IV (May Underfill) position at SALT LAKE CITY CORP?
Position Title:
Engineering Technician IV (May Underfill)
Job Description:
Under minimal supervision, performs lead person, training and project planning duties-and recurring technical work in drafting and design, field and materials inspection, pavement management, construction inspection, surveying, subdivision review, permit issuance and inspection, and other related areas. Projects will normally be of limited size or complexity, or may involve a phase of a larger project. Employees in this classification may rotate from one specific assignment to another as workloads change, or for training and orientation.
About the Position:
This position will be supporting the Surveying group and the City Surveyor within the Public Services Engineering Division. Applicants must be familiar with Surveying principles and Surveying field work.
About the Team:
The Public Services Engineering Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program and the Funding Our Future bond. Applicants for roles within the Engineering Division can expect to support projects that improve streets within the public right-of-way, office buildings, bikeways, and sidewalks – all important areas of the City’s growing infrastructure that everyone uses.
Position Hourly Range:
Level IV: $28.34 - $35.07/hr
Level III: $25.69 - $31.82/hr
Level II: $23.42 - $29.00/hr
Level I: $21.14 - $25.91/hr
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
- Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafts plans for engineering projects using topographical profiles and related maps and charts using computer-aided design methods. Plots maps and charts using computer information or field notes indicating relationships between various items on finished drawings. Calculates field quantities, measurements, and property descriptions. Determines specifications according to standard accepted engineering principles and practices. Estimates construction costs. Uses appropriate engineering computer hardware and software, and other standard machines and equipment.
- Inspects and reviews construction of engineering projects, to verify finished work conforms to bid specifications, alignment, field contours, engineering drawings and standard building codes. Evaluates pavements, reviews, issues and inspects public way permits. Determines compliance with plans and specifications. May occasionally serve as the City sole representative on the inspection and contract administration of City construction projects and private development public improvements.
- Takes and inspects samples of items used in construction projects. Prepares samples for testing. Determines weights, densities, strengths and other qualities of materials sampled. Prepares reports for others in department for review. Rejects supplied materials if testing supports. Interprets blueprints, field designs, notes and contracts for various field and office crews. Keeps detailed daily diary of inspection, test and other information received, instructions ordered and sample results.
- Operates total station, transit, theodolite, level, chain and other measuring equipment. Turns angles, determines points and reviews benchmarks. Keeps information for field notebooks. Marks and drives stakes. Checks for grade and level.
- Trains and orients new employees, including engineering technicians and office staff, in their assigned duties and use of computer and computer programs. Performs lead person duties when necessary.
- Notifies contractors and general public of project requirements. Works with contractors and developers to assist them in conforming to requirements. Reviews subdivision or private development plans, drainage calculations and designs to ensure conformance with ordinances and standards. Resolves problems in the field after consulting with engineers and technicians
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Level IV:
- High school graduation or equivalent. Six years’ paid work experience performing drafting and design, survey work, construction and materials inspection or closely related field. Two years’ formal post high school training in civil engineering or related field such as drafting, surveying, materials testing, building trades or construction inspection may be substituted for two years’ field experience. Training must include at least 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of passing grades for related subjects. Two years’ paid work experience using computers in computer aided design and construction management in civil engineering applications are required and may be included in the six year requirement.
- Ability to lead and facilitate other team members, plan projects, maintain detailed records, prepare written reports, and correlate data collected from total station equipment or other survey techniques for incorporation in project planning, design and construction by means of computer software applications. Must be able to work well with contractors, developers, co-workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances.
- Technical training and certification from an engineering technical association or accredited educational institution as outlined in Salt Lake City’s engineering technical advancement guidelines or a department approved equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Level III:
- High school graduation or equivalent. Four years' paid work experience performing drafting and design, survey work, construction inspection or other closely related work. Two years' formal post high school training in civil engineering or related field such as drafting. surveying, materials testing, building trades or construction inspection may be substituted for two years' field experience. Training must include at least 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of passing grades for related subjects, and at least one course in computer work as it relates to civil engineering.
- Certification at NICET Level 1, or recognized equivalent.
- Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare written reports, and work well with contractors, developers, co‑workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances. Working knowledge of field construction methods, programmable computers or related/required software.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Level II:
- High school graduation or equivalent. Two years’ paid work experience performing drafting and design, survey work, construction inspection or closely related field. Two years’ formal post high school training in civil engineering or related field such as drafting, surveying, materials testing, building trades, or construction inspection may be substituted for two years’ field experience. Training must include at least 22 quarter or 16 semester hours of passing grades for related subjects.
- Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare written reports, and work well with contractors, developers, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public under varying circumstances. Working knowledge of field construction methods, programmable computers, or related/required software.
- If required by department, ACI Certification - Level 1 within six months of hire.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Level I:
- High school graduation or equivalent. Interest in learning basic drafting and design, surveying, construction methods, materials inspection and related work, with fundamental knowledge of algebra, and general science obtained from high school level course.
- Knowledge of basic engineering terms as they apply to records management, inventory control, or engineering field work.
- Ability to work well with contractors, developers, co-workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances, and to answer basic procedural questions.
- Ability to learn and operate computers in engineering applications.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Working Conditions:
- Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40Salary : $21 - $26
