Engineering Technician

Diversity Statement

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

Under general direction of the Assistant City Engineer, the Engineering Technician I is responsible for providing skilled technical support in the performance of civil engineer technician work related to City public works and private development projects. Position requires skilled technical work in relation to construction layout, inspection and preparation of plans, quantities and maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D or ESRI GIS to support municipal engineering projects or studies.

Reports to:

Assistant City Engineer

Has regular work contact with appointed City officials, Department, Division, and Office Heads, City employees, developers, utility company representatives, suppliers, contractors, vendors, outside governmental agencies and the general public.

Supervises:
Has no supervisory duties other than contractor oversight.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs drafting and design work on AutoCAD Civil 3D software, ESRI GIS, and other related computer design equipment.
• Prepares and updates plans, diagrams, maps, and as-built drawings for street, water, and sewer improvements using AutoCAD software and ESRI GIS.
• Inspects construction work for compliance with specifications and applicable regulatory requirements; provides layout for complicated public works construction projects.
• Operates manual and electronic specialized survey equipment in a variety of field survey work, such as completing topographic surveys, establishing alignments, and setting points for construction staking of streets, roadways, curb & gutters, sewer and water mains, and culverts.
• Performs high‑level mathematical calculations involving slopes and trigonometry.
• Obtains field traffic data, including setting out field data collection equipment and performing traffic counts.
• Records and maintains field books and project documentation, which may include field notes, standard level, cross‑section, sketches or drawings, and computations.
• Files and retrieves engineering plans, maps, exhibits, and various documents.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, specifications, cost estimates, bid summaries, payments, work orders, and project‑related exhibits.
• Researches records for information related to parcels and property owners.
• Inputs as‑built record information, including locations and various attributes of completed construction projects in ESRI GIS, and prepares and files as‑built record drawings using Civil 3D.
• Completes condition assessments of existing City infrastructure and analyzes the collected data to determine appropriate maintenance or rehabilitation methods.
• Provides information to other departments and the public; investigates complaints of construction defects and takes appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Measures and computes quantities of work completed and prepares pay estimates.
• Accurately communicates City policies, programs, and procedures with clarity and empathy to a diverse public.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work…