Engineering Technician

Salary : $25.96 - $36.34 Hourly

Location : Appleton, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-153

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 09 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Description

This position involves highly skilled, advanced technical field and office work within the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. Work responsibilities include topographic and construction survey, GIS mapping / record keeping and construction inspection of Public Works projects such as sewer and water installation / repair, sidewalk installation / repair, street construction and pond construction. Work is performed under moderate supervision, subject to review to insure proper work performance.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works as a survey field crew member or crew chief employing such tools as levels, level rods, GPS total stations, prism poles and data collectors.
• Provides inspection of complex engineering construction projects.
• Performs GIS mapping / record keeping assignments.
• Mentors other Engineering Technicians
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Sets stakes for line and grade.
• Makes accurate field measurements and information for payment and record keeping purposes.
• Field locates existing City infrastructure using GIS software.
• Responds to emergency call-ins related to locating City infrastructure through a rotating on-call system.
• Performs routine arithmetic computations.
• Ensures compliance with City and State specifications.
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical Qualifications

An Associate Degree in Engineering, or a related field, with 4 years of experience in survey, inspection, and / or GIS mapping / record keeping preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills :

Supplemental Information

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Customer Focus

Handling Difficult People

Problem Solving

Adaptability / Flexibility

Employees in this class are afforded full benefits including, but not limited to :

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