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Engineering Summer Help

The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Job Description:

ENGINEERING SUMMER HELP

Engineering Technician, Assistant to the City Engineer and/or City Engineer

 

FUNCTION OF JOB

Performs basic sub-professional engineering task to include surveying, Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, or Geographical Information Systems (GIS), construction inspection and related calculation, assists citizens.

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Maintains and monitors surveying, field equipment and office equipment.
  2. Performs assigned duties on survey crew may act as Party Chief in the Party Chief absence.
  3. Assist Citizens making inquires.
  4. Locate sanitary sewers, storm sewer, waterlines and right-of-way in the office and in the field
  5. Oversees construction projects to insure they meet City requirements. Keeps written notes of construction progress and reviews pay estimates for quantities.
  6. Produces Engineering drawings and makes modifications to drawings using CAD or hand methods as required.
  7. Uses mathematical knowledge to perform basic engineering calculation and functions.
  8. Performs clerical duties as directed.
  9. Performs related tasks as required.

 

  1. Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others and to have knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations connected with job responsibilities.

 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND GIVEN

Performs duties, as required, with instruction from Engineering Technician, Assistant to the City Engineer and/or City Engineer.

 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED.

CAD course work and/or CAD experience.

 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint or approved equal.

Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings.

Knowledge and /or experience of public works construction

 

Good physical condition and ability to work outside for extended periods of time under adverse conditions.

Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs.

Good visual acuity.

Posses a valid Ohio Driver’s License

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

College courses in civil engineering, surveying, AutoCAD and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Technical school courses in CAD.

Career Progression

From:   None

To:  Engineering Technician, if qualified

 

It is the intent of the City of Mount Vernon to be as consistent as is possible on all job descriptions on all comparable jobs, while recognizing that each position has duties and responsibilities specific to each department.