Description

Engineering Technician

Xenia Rural Water District, Bouton, IA

74,734.40–92,185.60 a year

Full-time

Qualifications

• Completion of 30 semester hours of post high school technical training in drafting, building construction, or related field
• Two years of additional related experience may be substituted for the required post-secondary education
• Three years of experience in maintaining or construction of water distribution systems or five years of experience in general construction
• Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record
• This position requires the Driver remain insurable under the Company’s coverage
• Must possess an Iowa D.N.R. Grade II Water Distribution Operator's certificate or must obtain it within 19 months of appointment
• Candidates must have an acceptable driving record to be selected
• Basic communication skills
• Proficient analytical/decision making skills
• Basic team skills
• Proficient human relations skills
• Basic planning/organizing skills
• Plan reading skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic surveying skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English
• Occasionally handles up to 50 pounds and lifts 25 pounds
• Occasionally stands, squats, bends over, reaches, and lifts above and below shoulder heights
• The selected candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical
• All candidates who are offered a position must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment

Responsibilities

• About the Position: Under the supervision of the Engineering Technician Supervisor, prepares plans and specifications for review; performs field project management including survey, inspection, and documentation; and reviews plans for compliance with Des Moines Water Works' requirements or conflicts with Des Moines Water Works facilities
• Works with engineers to design projects
• Collects information on existing assets
• Performs field project management
• Supervises and conducts testing of water mains, commissions new facilities and coordinates activities of contractors and staff
• Uses various survey equipment to create accurate design drawings or as-builts for review by assigned engineer
• Prepares specifications for products or procedures, based on existing documents, industry standards, vendor information, and experience, for review by department manager
• Coordinates construction activities on water main and facilities projects, including management of impact Xenia Rural Water District (XRWD) operations and customers
• Coordinates testing of water mains including flushing, pressure testing, chlorination, de-chlorination, and sampling for bacteria testing
• Reviews construction plans submitted by other agencies or developers to verify compliance with XRWD requirements or to determine impact on existing XRWD facilities
• Ensures distribution system changes are entered into GIS software       
• Creates pay estimates and reviews payments to contractors
• Maintains record of material usage and completed work
• Reviews material submittals and inspects construction for compliance with plans and specifications
• Schedules, arranges, and performs inspections of XRWD assets
• Documents construction activities and records as-built information
• Performs other duties of similar nature
• Often walks over uneven terrain
• Occasionally works in confined spaces
• Occasionally works at extensive heights
• Occasionally works from ladders
• Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to traffic and machine noise

Job description

About the Position: Under the supervision of the Distribution Manager, prepares plans and specifications for review; performs field project management including survey, inspection, and documentation; and reviews plans for compliance with XRWD requirements or conflicts with XRWD facilities.

• Works with engineers to design projects. Collects information on existing assets.
• Performs field project management. Supervises and conducts testing of water mains, commissions new facilities and coordinates activities of contractors and staff.
• Uses various survey equipment to create accurate design drawings or as-builts for review by assigned engineer.
• Prepares specifications for products or procedures, based on existing documents, industry standards, vendor information, and experience, for review by assigned engineer.
• Coordinates construction activities on water main and facilities projects, including management of impact on XRWD’ operations and customers.
• Coordinates testing of water mains including flushing, pressure testing, chlorination, de-chlorination, and sampling for bacteria testing.
• Reviews construction plans submitted by other agencies or developers to verify compliance with XRWD requirements or to determine impact on existing XRWD facilities.
• Creates pay estimates and oversees payments to contractors. Maintains record of material usage and completed work.
• Reviews material submittals and inspects construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Schedules, arranges, and performs inspections of XRWD assets.
• Documents construction activities and records as-built information.
• Performs other duties of similar nature.

Education:

Completion of 30 semester hours of post high school technical training in drafting, building construction, or related field.
Two years of additional related experience may be substituted for the required post-secondary education.

Experience:

Three years of experience in maintaining or construction of water distribution systems or five years of experience in general construction.  Experience using ARCGIS mapping and modeling software is desirable

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
• This position requires Driver remain insurable under the Company’s coverage.
• Must possess an Iowa D.N.R. Grade II Water Distribution Operator's certificate or must obtain it within 19 months of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Basic communication skills
• Proficient analytical/decision making skills
• Basic team skills
• Proficient human relations skills
• Basic planning/organizing skills
• Plan reading skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic surveying skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•          Occasionally handles up to 50 pounds and lifts 25 pounds.
•          Occasionally stands, squats, bends over, reaches, and lifts above and below shoulder heights
•          Often walks over uneven terrain
•          Occasionally works in confined spaces
•          Occasionally works at extensive heights
•          Occasionally works from ladders

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•          Office and field environment
•          Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions
•          Frequent exposure to traffic and machine noise

Xenia Rural Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Xenia Rural District candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical.