Engineering Technician

City of Clovis; Clovis, California, Statesville (CA, MO, NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a sub-professional engineer, where you'll engage in both field and office tasks. This role involves drafting essential engineering documents, conducting surveys, and compiling vital statistics to support city infrastructure projects. You'll work within a structured environment, receiving guidance while also being expected to operate independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to community development and enhance your engineering skills in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about engineering and public service, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade with courses in drafting and math.
• Two years of responsible sub-professional engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting for civil engineering work and maintain engineering files.
• Conduct traffic surveys and compile statistics for reports.

Skills

Basic surveying procedures

Basic drafting techniques

Basic geometry

Basic trigonometry

Record-keeping methods

English usage

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Up to two years of college-level coursework in civil engineering

Tools

Survey instruments

Drafting software

Computer

Job description

Description

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform routine sub-professional engineering field and office work; to take traffic counts and compile statistics; to serve as a member of a survey party; perform technical drafting to create update and modify drawings; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class learn and perform routine, office and field sub-professional work. Incumbents perform routine drafting, serve on a survey party, compile statistics, make routine mathematical calculations and follow an established schedule in setting up traffic counting equipment. Positions in this class perform work that is highly structured, and which is performed in accordance with established instructions. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Work is reviewed periodically upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer most variations in work to the supervisor for instructions.

Examples of Duties

Performs drafting required for Civil Engineering work, such as contour, cross sections, plans, profiles, exhibits, maps and other documents in compliance with City and other standards; maintains files for engineering plans, maps and related documents; maintains familiarity with the properties and testing procedures of engineering materials; calculates quantities for estimates, prepares and checks estimates; updates sewer and water plots; updates the City map; uses standard City protocol to check plans for completeness and accuracy; hand drafts as-built changes to original plans; conducts research of existing utilities and facilities to incorporate into plans; communicates with supervising engineers; prepares charts and graphs; sounds wells, records well information, collects water samples, inspects pavement condition; establishes and updates computer data bases; serves as a member of a survey party engaged in field survey work; uses survey instruments; keeps field notes of readings and observations; places grade stakes; makes property line, topographical and construction surveys; drafts maps and drawings from records of field surveys, property descriptions and construction notes; sets up traffic control devices while surveying on public streets; checks elevations; takes survey field notes; makes engineering computations required for design and survey work; checks elevations; answers inquiries and complaints from the public; prepares and checks estimates; drafts plans and maps; maintains office engineering files; prepares charts and graphs; conducts traffic surveys; records and files traffic accident reports; programs traffic counters; collects traffic data; enters traffic data into computer; prints traffic data from computer; keeps traffic logs; performs minor repairs to traffic counting equipment; draws plans; labels and hangs plans; calculates inspection fees; receipts for inspection fees; checks proposed construction projects for issuance of permits; operates blueprint machine; operates City vehicles; operates personal computer; and performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, including or supplemented by courses in drafting, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry;
• Up to two (2) years of college-level coursework in civil engineering may be substituted for the required experience.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of responsible sub-professional experience in engineering work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Basic surveying procedures;
• Basic drafting techniques;
• Methods, materials, tools, equipment and software used in drafting;
• Basic geometry and trigonometry;
• Accurate record-keeping methods;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform manual and computerized engineering drafting;
• Make basic engineering calculations;
• Read blueprints;
• Read and interpret engineering plans;
• Understand procedures and functions and apply without immediate supervision;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 9, 2025, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at [phone]. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to [phone] by the position deadline date and time. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to [phone]. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to [phone] at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic surveying procedures; basic drafting techniques; methods, materials, tools, equipment, and software used in drafting; basic geometry and trigonometry; accurate record-keeping methods; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to perform manual and computerized engineering drafting; make basic engineering calculations; read blueprints; read and interpret engineering plans; understand procedures and functions and apply without immediate supervision; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; maintain accurate records; read, understand, and apply moderately difficult materials; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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