Engineering Technician II – Survey Crew
https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs. ... n-II_R2395Locations: Yakima County Roads – Construction Division
time type: Full time
End Date: November 21, 2024
job requisition id: R2395
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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.
Our Values:
•Integrity
•Common Sense
•Innovation
•Accountability
Position Data: Engineering Technician II-J23-U14-H
Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Overview: Pay Range: $28.03 - $35.54 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG24 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $28.03 - $29.74 per hour (Engineering Pay Plan, ENG24 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: November 20, 2024
There is one Engineering Technician II opening with the Yakima County Roads Department, Construction/Survey Division. This position performs advanced technical and physical field survey tasks as directed by the Survey Crew Party Chief.
Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is an AFSCME 2264 Bargaining Unit Position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Essential Duties:
Applies technical surveying knowledge and techniques in collection of field survey and topographic data, operating survey instruments such as theodolites, levels, electronic distance measuring devices, level rods, back sights, survey chains and GPS receivers.
Operates survey instruments for construction staking on various road, bridge and other construction projects.
Verifies that the appropriate instruments, tools, and supplies are available and in sufficient quantities for the task involved.
Performs field calculations of vertical and horizontal data. Records data into field books and staking sheets. Downloads data collectors into office computer and process line work to check data collected.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field AND two (2) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Required:
•valid Washington State Drivers’ License at time of appointment; and,
•successful completion of a general employment verification.
Preferred:
•Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field
.
Equipment Used: computer, calculator, theodolite, level, level rod, survey chain, GPS receiver, electronic data collector, sledge hammer to drive hubs and stakes, cell phone, copier, vehicle.
Working Conditions: This position is rated as Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field.
Environment: excessive noise, exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, moving/mechanical parts, vibration, field work.
Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, climbing, hearing, talking, visual acuity, driving, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, pounding, and stooping.
Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.
Knowledge:
•mathematical computations;
•materials used in engineering projects;
•road design principles and standards;
•survey theory and principles;
•customer service techniques;
•operation and maintenance procedures for equipment used; and
•safety precautions.
Skills (and abilities):
•reading maps;
•reading engineering plans and interpreting engineering drawings;
•applying surveying techniques and practices;
•communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
•using computers and engineering software applications; and,
•basic drafting layout; and Presentation and plan preparation techniques.
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.
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In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.
For additional inquiries contact:
Todd Mouritsen (509) 574-2348
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