Construction Technician
About The Position
The City of Windsor is seeking a Construction Technician to join their Operations department. This role involves assisting in municipal survey, inspection, and laboratory and field testing functions. The technician will work with digital files using AutoCAD, operate survey/field testing equipment, and perform duties in various weather conditions. Responsibilities include entering confined spaces for observations, conducting concrete and granular material tests, collecting asphalt samples, and performing physical disconnection of downspouts. Occasional travel to construction sites using a City of Windsor vehicle may be required. The position also entails performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program and other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency
- Over one (1) year of Construction experience in the areas of inspection, surveying, and/or construction material testing
- Current, valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
- Must become proficient in Confined Space Entry
Nice To Haves
- Completion of related courses such as Total Station Surveying, AutoCAD, or courses from the Construction Engineering Technicians program from an accredited college
Responsibilities
- Assisting in municipal survey, inspection, and laboratory and field testing functions
- Plotting and manipulating digital files with the aid of AutoCAD software
- Assisting in the operation of various survey/field testing related equipment
- Working in all types of weather during all phases of construction
- Entering confined spaces such as sanitary/storm sewers, and access chambers for visual observations
- Performing concrete compression tests, granular material tests and record results for review
- Collecting asphalt samples from construction sites and performing physical disconnection of downspouts as per supervisory instruction
- Occasionally traveling to various construction sites utilizing a City of Windsor vehicle
- Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program
- Performing other related duties as required
Benefits
- Competitive benefits that supports professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
