Drafter I or II - Johnson County Area Office
About The Position
Drafter I: Performs basic design work and calculations. Performs field work; uses automated systems. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Drafter II: Performs intermediate design work and calculations; performs field work; uses automated systems and learns specialized procedures. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer and registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. A Day in the life of a Drafter I or II may include: - Drafting designs - Field investigation - Plan review - Creating funding proposals - Providing status updates on projects with TxDOT Leadership - Meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs - Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Drafter I: Basic roadway design
- Drafter I: Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Drafter I: Higher mathematics
- Drafter I: Performing basic design and drafting
- Drafter I: Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Drafter I: Follow verbal and written instructions
- Drafter II: Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
- Drafter II: Interactive graphic and design information systems
- Drafter II: Performing intermediate drafting
- Drafter II: Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Drafting designs
- Field investigation
- Plan review
- Creating funding proposals
- Providing status updates on projects with TxDOT Leadership
- Meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
