Engineering Technician I

City Of Edinburg (TX) • Edinburg, TX

391d • $14

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician I to perform a variety of public infrastructure. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in engineering? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Engineering Technician l earns competitive pay of $14.61/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a variety of recreational programs, apply to join our team today!

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year Associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in graphics, use of AutoCAD, GIS and other software programs.
• Must have a current valid class 'C' driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city's expense.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in graphics, use of AutoCAD, GIS and other software programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering plans, specifications, special purpose maps, and site maps.
• Assist in revising the City's infrastructure maps (e.g., streets, utilities, traffic signals, and drainage) using AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Maintain computer models of the water distribution and sewer collection system.
• Prepare surveys and inspections, collecting and correlating engineering data.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and calculations.
• Provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life & ADD insurance
• Retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1
• 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage
• Workers compensation
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Healthy lifestyle program
• Access to Active Edinburg fitness centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees