Engineering/Graphics Technician 1 Job at City Of Edinburg in Edinburg

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician I to perform a variety of public infrastructure tasks. If you are seeking engaging work and want to advance your career in engineering, this opportunity may be a fit.

The Engineering Technician I earns a competitive pay of $14.61/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life and ADD insurance, a retirement plan with 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We also offer an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a variety of recreational programs, apply to join our team today.

About City Of Edinburg

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League. Our city offers entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, making it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, including both residents and employees.

A Day in the Life of Engineering Technician I

As an Engineering Technician I, you spend your day creating engineering plans, specifications, special purpose maps, site maps, and exhibits for Open Records Requests. You assist in revising the City's infrastructure maps (e.g., streets, utilities, traffic signals, and drainage) on AutoCAD and GIS software. You may maintain computer models of the water distribution and sewer collection systems. You generally prepare surveys and inspections, collect and correlate engineering data, and prepare reports, drawings, and calculations. You provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.

You should have skills in graphics operations and take genuine enjoyment in the work.

Qualifications for Engineering Technician I

• Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year Associate’s degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Requires one (1) year of experience in graphics, use of AutoCAD, GIS and other software programs.
• Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in graphics, use of AutoCAD, GIS and other software programs.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver’s license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city’s expense
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Engineering Technician I, apply now using our mobile-friendly application. Location: 78541.

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, and/or failure to report information will cause rejection from consideration. Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City’s expense.