Public Works Intern

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

4d•$20

About The Position

Works under the guidance of a public works Project Engineer. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees. Assists the stormwater group with public education and outreach with educating the community about stormwater discharges on waterbodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. May assist with developing drawing documentation for all disciplines utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D. May use GIS base map related to public works utilities and infrastructure. May assist in scanning, and preparation of engineering drawings for department projects. May perform technical research in regard to capital improvement projects. Assists in the development of assigned public works projects. Works closely with public works inspectors, surveyors, and staff under the direction of the Project Engineer in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computation, plans and drawings. Reports findings and makes recommendations to supervisor. Responds to inquiries relating to engineering procedures on specific projects. Assists with performing inspections, reviews plans, maps, profiles and specifications. Completes mathematical calculations required to complete survey data. Assists with field work related to road construction projects, stormwater projects, maintenance activities. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Requires current student status in a college or university, with a preferred major in civil or mechanical engineering, or engineering technology, discipline.
Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Ability to observe changes to enhance projects and assist with oversights.
Must possess a working knowledge to understand and interpret working plans and drawings.
Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and written, with employees, contractors, other governmental agencies, City officials, and the general public in person or on the telephone.
Conduct research as necessary to assist in compiling data for engineering reports.
Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Assists the stormwater group with public education and outreach with educating the community about stormwater discharges on waterbodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff.
May assist with developing drawing documentation for all disciplines utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D.
May use GIS base map related to public works utilities and infrastructure.
May assist in scanning, and preparation of engineering drawings for department projects.
May perform technical research in regard to capital improvement projects.
Assists in the development of assigned public works projects.
Works closely with public works inspectors, surveyors, and staff under the direction of the Project Engineer in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computation, plans and drawings.
Reports findings and makes recommendations to supervisor.
Responds to inquiries relating to engineering procedures on specific projects.
Assists with performing inspections, reviews plans, maps, profiles and specifications.
Completes mathematical calculations required to complete survey data.
Assists with field work related to road construction projects, stormwater projects, maintenance activities.