Village of Germantown ~ Engineering Technician Job Description
Position Title: Engineering Technician
Reports to: Village Engineer
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Department: Public Works & Engineering
Pay Grade: 3
Job Summary:
As the project representative for the inspection of public works projects, the Engineering Technician will apply drafting, surveying and inspections skills for streets, sewer, water and Village electrical projects are constructed to Village standards. The Engineering Technician will work closely with the Public Works Superintendents and Foreman to ensure public works projects are completed efficiently, safely and accurately.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following are the fundamental job duties and responsibilities. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned, as management deems necessary.
- Assists with and Conducts field inspections, documents daily construction progress, completes inspection reports for erosion control and quantities of materials constructed and installed.
- Communicates with contractors and engineers regarding construction projects.
- Maintains a daily record of work performed.
- Coordinates street and utility work in the right-of-way with Village staff, private utilities, the WDNR, and residents.
- Updates construction drawings, based on survey data, prepares as-built record drawings of completed construction projects for utilities.
- Uses the Village’s Geographic Information System to update and maintain records.
- Performs data collection for public works projects.
- Receives and attempts to resolve complaints and problems from residents related to Village projects,
- Inspects and closes out permits issued by the Engineering Department
- Prepares base drawings, including zoning and ordinance maps
- Maintains and updates records for streets, stormwater and utility systems, maps, drawings and plans.
- Inspects public works construction projects to ensure work is completed according to the specifications and plans. Coordinates work with contractors, maintains contact with residents, coordinates testing, field measures the completed work, reviews and recommends change orders. May be required to work late and or after hours, typically for asphalt paving and concrete construction observation.
- Assists with the issuance and oversite of Village permits, including inspection of completed projects when needed; coordinates with property owners, utility companies and contractors to track permit status.
- Leads and attends pre-construction meetings.
- Assists with the routine preparation of the mileage map and report.
- Assists with the updates and maintenance of the Public Works webpages.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual541s with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. An associate degree in civil engineering is preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in municipal engineering or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in construction of streets and highways, sanitary sewers, water mains, stormwater ponds and drainage projects along with other work pertinent to Public Works projects preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or ability to obtain and maintain one required.
Computer and Technical Skills
- Experience and/or ability to work with municipal Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Experience and/or ability to produce drawings with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
- Experience with principals of land surveying and ability to operate surveying equipment.
Language Skills
- Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with others through both verbal and written communication methods.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and citizens, and provide facilitation skills.
- Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present technical data in clear and concise reports and make recommendations.
- Ability to communicate contract specifications with contractors.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret complex descriptive statistical reports.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations, to organize work and set priorities, manage time and resources to meet deadlines and changing demands within the entire operation of administrative services and responsibly perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information in various environments.
Other Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Desire to learn and take an active role in quality assurance, inspection, and project management of the Village’s infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs.
- Practical knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Ability to prepare and present a variety of technical reports, specifications and contracts for public works projects.
- Knowledge of municipal development.
- Knowledge of construction procedures, project estimating, final quantity computations, bid tabulations, and project management.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and complete critical path tasks.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work well with the public, contractors, and other staff; ability to obtain approval and/or consensus with others.
- Have knowledge and understanding of general construction practices of municipal infrastructure, desirable to have a thorough working knowledge of Standard Specifications for Sewer and Water in Wisconsin (Green Book).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
- Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as computer and other machines, and or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly skilled movements such as typing and to operate various pieces of office equipment.
- Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities and differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
- Ability to walk through construction sites, climb ladders; climb stairs; be trained to operate in confined spaces; bend and twist and routinely traverse irregular surfaces.
- Ability to work in and perform physically laborious movements in various Wisconsin weather conditions from heat and rain to snowy and icy conditions.
- Ability to learn how to pry open manhole lids and catch basin grates.
- The employee must exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work in an office environment for 2-4 hours per day sitting, and 4-6 hours per day is spent in the field on construction sites standing for an extended period of time, and/or working near live traffic. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use. Must have ability to spend part of each day in the field where work is dusty, noisy, and hazardous, alongside heavy equipment and/or live traffic.
- The hours of this position are generally Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, but this position may require attendance at some evening and weekend meetings. Additionally, field work may require early morning, evening and weekend inspections. About half of the work activities are performed in an office/meeting setting (3-5 hours/day), typically at a computer. The other half is spent outdoors at construction sites, occasionally performing mapping operations within road right of ways or documented easements.
- The office work environment has a low noise level, while the field work often includes loud noises, dust, chemicals and machinery. This position requires the ability to multi-task.
Selection Guidelines, Reasonable Accommodations, and Receipt:
The selection process may include formal application, rating of qualifications and experience, oral interviews, reference checks, background examination, and job-related tests.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and applicant and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The Village of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with state and federal law, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions