Engineering Technician I - Asset Management

City of Greenville • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Engineering Technician I supports the upkeep of City infrastructure by safely and effectively operating light to medium-duty maintenance equipment. The position operates equipment at work sites; transports equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites; and occasionally provides direction and oversight to assigned crew members. This position is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA.

The technician operates and assists with maintenance and inspection equipment, supports other crews with maintenance and construction tasks, performs routine equipment inspections and minor repairs, and helps maintain safe work zones. The role also includes completing daily work records, reporting incidents and safety concerns, and assisting City departments with special events, inclement weather preparations, emergency response, and post-storm cleanup.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience operating a variety of light to medium-duty maintenance equipment.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license or another state's driver's license, with an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain a valid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of proper operation and routine maintenance of light to medium-duty maintenance equipment and related attachments.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions needed to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Knowledge of state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations related to operating equipment.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment or systems and performing repairs and maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other construction documents.
• Ability to judge terrain, determine required cut and fill, and alter earth to match the desired construction design.
• Ability to direct assigned crew members.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others and to meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of supervisory or crew leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to medium-duty maintenance equipment, including asphalt mobile core drilling equipment, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Assist with Jetter/Vacuum Truck operations and CCTV inspection equipment for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of City infrastructure.
• Assist other crews with maintenance, construction, and infrastructure-related tasks.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and pre-trip inspections; identify and report equipment deficiencies; and perform minor repairs or replace worn or damaged parts.
• Occasionally direct and oversee assigned work crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Install and maintain work-zone barriers, signage, and visual notifications.
• Complete daily work records and promptly report incidents, accidents, equipment damage, and safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Assist other City departments with special events, inclement weather preparations, emergency response, and post-storm cleanup.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED