Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Department: Public Works - Engineering

Primary Purpose

​Performs a variety of sub-professional engineering design, drafting, and field work in support of municipal public works programs and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. An Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or closed related discipline is preferred and may be substituted for the experience required on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two years’ full-time sub-professional engineering work but may be substituted on a year-for-year basis of preferred educational requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Schedule

​Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Salary & Benefits

Starting at $17.53 per hour, $36,481 annually.

We provide free health insurance to the employee, and a great family rate (that does not increase per additional member) with a low deductible, low co-pays, and free preventive care services.

Additional Benefits include:

• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs sub-professional engineering functions researching and preparing preliminary and final design drawings for street construction, sewer construction, and related public work-oriented projects.
• Performs sub-professional engineering functions including assisting with survey activities by operating survey instruments and taking survey notes, setting stakes and monuments, training less experienced staff in field survey techniques, clearing brush, and inspecting construction project sites.
• Prepares tax bills for public improvements, special reports/studies, and pay estimates.
• Uses Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs to develop and create design drawings of public works projects.
• Answers questions from contractors and the public regarding public works projects in progress or proposed projects.
• Issues a variety of permits.
• Delivers plans, blueprints, and other materials.
• Measures and calculates payment due to contractors based on work completed and materials used; bills utility or contractor performing utility cut accordingly.

Physical Demands, Requirements, and Working Conditions

This position works predominantly indoor but often performs work in an outdoor environment. Sitting and standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment, as well as operate a variety of hand tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in-person and over the telephone or radio. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information in the office environment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier with the proper use of equipment. Must possess the ability to operate a motor vehicle; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to heavy physical work in confined spaces; operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Employees working indoors are exposed with moderate noise levels, extreme temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. When working outdoors, employees may be exposed to loud noise levels, cramped spaces and conditions, and mechanical hazards associated with equipment and other hazards due to working around the public. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.53 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• sub-professional engineering: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person