PAY GRADE: 009
CLASS TITLE:ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is routine paraprofessional engineering work using simple engineering or surveying practices and equipment; performing routine and repetitive work in gathering basic traffic data used in traffic forecasting and highway sufficiency ratings; performing routine paraprofessional work in a sanitary engineering program; performing routine duties in reviewing title evidence and preparing simple legal descriptions of real property; performing routine drafting work of limited difficulty; or performing other comparable field, office, or laboratory work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Serves as a rodman and chainman on a survey party, clears brush, marks and drives stakes, takes simple notes, makes minor sketches, and cleans and cares for equipment.
- Receives materials at testing laboratory, prepares specimens, operates testing equipment, records results, cleans and cares for equipment; assists in making routine field inspections on construction projects.
- Sets, reads and resets traffic counting machines at pre-determined locations on a strict time schedule; classifies traffic at pre-determined, semi-permanent locations according to type, direction of travel, and time of day and collects other needed information; serves as interviewer in an origin and destination survey.
- Checks field rolls and books; computes elevations and plots cross sections and profiles; calculates earthwork quantities from templated cross sections and land areas for property descriptions; performs simple plotting and inking of plan and profile sheets; draws and colors right-of-way plots.
- Prepares simple sketches and drawings in connection with the construction of new buildings and the repair and alteration of existing structures; prepares simple working drawings of mechanical, electrical and structural systems, equipment, topographic and hydrographic surveys.
- Collects samples of water, waste water, air, and sewage; assists a higher level employee in reviewing swimming pool machinery maintenance and operations; and maintains records and makes reports of work performed.
- Assists in reviewing title evidence and preparing simple legal descriptions of real property.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to follow technical instructions.
- Ability to understand maps, workplans and/or other engineering data.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: