Advanced Drafter & Civil Mapping Specialist

City-of-Akron,-O; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Akron is seeking a skilled drafter to support planning, engineering and architectural work. You will prepare detailed drawings from field notes and verbal instructions, update land use maps, and perform computations for earthwork and curves.

Strong CAD, math skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of drafting experience; an associate degree in drafting technology may substitute for

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of drafting methods and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
• Experience with surveying records and land use concepts.
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting and basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings from notes, calculations and instructions.
• Update and maintain maps, drawings, and record sheets.
• Perform revisions on layouts and compute areas, angles, distances and curves.
• Investigate records for land use, ownership, and easements; take field measurements.
• Possess ability to use computer aides in drafting.

Skills

Drafting

Mathematics

Reading drawings

CAD drafting

Field observations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in drafting technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The City of Akron is seeking a skilled drafter to support planning, engineering and architectural work. You will prepare detailed drawings from field notes and verbal instructions, update land use maps, and perform computations for earthwork and curves.

Strong CAD, math skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of drafting experience; an associate degree in drafting technology may substitute for