Engineering Technician Apprentice - Stormwater (SUPPLEMENTAL)

Spokane County•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time variable hour extra help position with a duration of 5 months. We are looking to fill 4 open positions. This position is responsible for performing manual routine engineering technician tasks in the field or office under the direct supervision of a technician of a higher classification, supervisor and/or Engineer. This class differs from other Engineering Technician classes by the emphasis on training. Training and instruction will be available to aid in completion of the following duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and any related Post High School work experience, education and/or training which displays an ability to perform the work.
Post High School work experience may be substituted for by completion of coursework in mathematics (arithmetic, algebra and geometry) and/or engineering for which college credit was earned.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Knowledge of mathematical computations.
Knowledge of safety precautions.
Knowledge of customer service techniques.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to make mathematical computations in arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
Ability to learn to apply the concepts of trigonometry and physics as required by the position.
Ability to learn to hand letter neatly and legibly in ink and/or in pencil.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under all types of weather conditions.
Ability to learn technical engineering procedures.
Ability to deal with citizens in a calm courteous manner.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions in a responsible and efficient manner.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with fellow workers and supervisors.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods time.
Ability to operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

Assists on survey crew as brush cutter, stake-driver or flag person and performs various survey duties as instructed.
Assists on construction inspection crew; as ticket writer/receiver, load counter or other duties as directed by the supervising inspector.
Assists materials inspector in taking samples.
Performs limited mathematical calculations such as computing elevations from survey field notes.
Plots road profile and cross section elevations, measures cross section end areas with a planimeter; traces and draws on less complex engineering drawings; operates calculators (EDP equipment) and various drafting equipment.
Performs inventories, data gathering, checking and input for systems such as traffic, drainage, GIS, GPS.
Works with CRIS, GIS systems on data input and output regarding inventory system.
Researches records for past inventories, sorts and analyzes.
Locates, identifies, photographs, categorizes, measures, and otherwise describes various aspects of the management system that may include guardrail, drainage, utilities, signs and other objects.
Performs calculations, traffic counts, or other engineering analyses as necessary to determine the adequacy of these items.
Installs traffic control signs and pavement markings, and maintenance of electrical traffic control devices.
Picks up and delivers plans, equipment, supplies, etc., by foot or vehicle.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.