Drafter II or III - FTW Bridge Design

Performs advanced and specialized drafting, calculations and design work; performs field work; uses automated systems; learns specialized techniques; trains and reviews the work of others. Design activity is overseen by a licensed professional engineer who has final approval authority for projects. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Drafting designs
• Preparing quantity calculations
• Field investigation
• Plan review
• Meeting with subject matter experts on plans and designs
• Other duties as assigned

• In addition, this level would be able to be completely self-directed in completion of design work prior to engineering approval
• Ability to train less experienced employees
• Drafting complex and advanced designs

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience
: 7 years drafting, design, plan preparation. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience
: 8 years drafting, design, plan preparation. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Drafter II:

• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting procedures
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Additional Competencies for a Drafter III:

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Higher mathematics
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions:
Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.