Canton Engineering Technician I​/AutoCad Draftsperson

Wage Information

Salary Range: $24.24-$31.62/hour (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)

Employment at the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Applicants must apply at . Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo  with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U. S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age.

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Employees in this classification perform all aspects of water related engineering work for the department. This person will play an active role in various Water Department projects including but not limited to: assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the GIS system; cross connection and backflow prevention program; computerized water quantity and quality modeling; water main installation or replacement; leak detection studies;

valve maintenance programs; asset management; computer aided drafting and design; and cost estimation. This classification is responsible for preparing various relevant reports and correspondences. Other related duties similar in nature may also apply.

Must possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university of recognized standing in Civil Engineering Technology;
Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
Geography;
Cartography;
Surveying; or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. Any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities may be acceptable.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, mathematics, spatial data, and relevant Ohio EPA requirements as they relate to public water systems.

• Must possess the ability to work independently and/or in a group setting with minimal supervision.

• Must possess the skill and ability to apply fundamental civil engineering, surveying, map reading, and computer science concepts to everyday tasks.

• Must have the skill and ability to apply EPA requirements, AWWA, and Ten State Standards to the evaluation of engineering plans and departmental projects.

• Must have the skill and ability to interpret USGS Quadrangle Maps; utilize tabular databases such as Microsoft Excel and Access; and operate a variety of office equipment including computers, scanners, plotters, printers, CD/DVD burners, and copiers.

• Must have the ability to operate GIS data-logging equipment and basic surveying equipment.

• Significant relevant experience in one or more of the following; civil engineering practices, computer assisted drafting and design (C.A.D.D.), geographical information systems (GIS), and surveying principles is required.

• Must also be able to demonstrate experience with ESRI products (such as Arc Map, ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst) and/or AutoCAD products (including Civil 3D, Land Development Desktop Suite, AutoCAD Map).

Performs the various technical functions outlined in the General Statement of Duties for the Canton Water Department. Physical condition required for walking, bending, stooping, and data entry both in the field during all types of weather, and in the office.

Serves as an engineering technician in the water engineering office and may participate at a high technical level in any relevant water engineering function where required, such as:

• Preparation of design plans for water main extensions and relocation projects; preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects; permits; flow testing; backflow; conversion of records into computerized formats; create, maintain or modify Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases; detailed data entry; leak detection; asset management; valve maintenance program;…