Engineering Technician II

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Engineering Department Manager, assists in the design and inspects the construction and repair of water and sewer facilities. Requires the documentation of such activities, as well as ancillary support in the design, construction, and operational analysis of such facilities.

Job Physical Requirements Analysis

Job Specific Body Movements	Occasionally 1/3 of time or less	Frequently 1/3 – 2/3 of time	Continuously More than 2/3 of time
Sitting	20% of day
Standing		40% of day
Walking	30% of day
Driving	15% of day
Hearing			100% of day
Speaking			100% of day
Lifting 1-20 lbs	X
Lifting 20-50 lbs		X
Lifting 50+ lbs		X
Working/reaching above shoulder	X
Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level		X
Working with body bent over at waist		X
Working in kneeling position	X
Crawling	X
Climbing stairs			X
Climbing ladder	X
Major Hand		X
Pulling	X
Pushing	X
Fine Manipulation		X
Typing/Keyboard		X
Writing			X
Simple Grasping		X
Filing	X
Power Grip	X
Tools		X
Equipment	X
Hand Twisting		X
Folding	X

Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:

Object	Height
Varies job to job	0-6 feet and 0-40 feet

Equipment Used

Heavy equipment, nuclear density gauge, pick-up truck and various office equipment.

Working Conditions

Exposure to all environmental factors; weather, chemicals, and odors depending on construction project. During periods of no construction activity, main environment is that of an indoor office with some exposure to unpleasant wastewater treatment odors. During ongoing construction activity, much of the time is spent inspecting projects, usually outside in noisy, dusty areas, including confined spaces; above ground, such as scaffolding on tanks; or below ground such as pipelines, existing manholes, wet wells trench excavations, etc. This position also requires sitting at desk or drafting table. May be required to work in inclement weather. Must be able to work varied hours and work more than forty (40) hours per week on a frequent basis.