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Computer-Aided Drafting Technician I

Metropolitan Utilities District
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Job title: Computer-Aided Drafting Technician I

Starting Wage: $24.92

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Position Summary

Under direct supervision, prepare CAD drawings for gas and water facility construction. This includes researching records for information. The CAD Technician I must successfully complete all training and proficiencies prior to the end of a thirty-two (32) month training period, in order to be recommended for advancement to the position of CAD Technician II.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience. This experience may be offset with an associate's degree or a certification from a college or trade, vocation, or technical school as listed in the education details.
  • Preferred - Recent AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, within the last two (2) years.
  • Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) coursework and/or work-related experience

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Education

  • Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or
  • Preferred - Associate's Degree or a certificate from a college or trade, vocation or technical school indicating completion of a computer-aided drafting and/or design course of study or the equivalent.

 

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

  • Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return-to-duty testing. Upon Hire

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and ability to translate communicated information onto CAD drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)
  • Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
  • Ability to accept written and verbal instructions; revise and update CAD drawings in collaboration with engineers.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
  • Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).
  • Proficiency in operating various specialized software and office equipment including, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners, and phone systems.
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.
  • Ability to work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision for extended periods.

 

Essential Functions

  • Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.
  • Prepare layouts and CAD drawings for gas and water main construction from instructions, marked prints and sketches, as requested.
  • Learn the District's CAD standards, requirements, and procedures to continually improve personal CAD skills.
  • Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, report discrepancies/variances found and facilitate changes as directed.
  • Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.
  • Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.
  • Comply with and understand all pertinent District policies and procedures.
  • Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, CAD Technician II.

 

Required for All Jobs

  • Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
  • Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

 

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting, and noise.

 

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work-from-home flexible work arrangement.

 

*Please see SuccessFactors for a full list of physical demands

*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position on the company website

 

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