City of Edinburg is hiring: Engineering/Graphics Technician 1 in Edinburg

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician I to perform a variety of public infrastructure. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in engineering? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

The Engineering Technician l earns competitive pay of $14.61/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 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). Additionally, we offer our employees 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, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

As an Engineering Technician I, you spend day creating engineering plans, specifications, special purpose maps, and site maps, exhibits for Open Records Requests. Your job is essential, and you assist in revising the City's infrastructure maps (Ex. streets, utilities, traffic signals, and drainage) on AutoCAD and GIS software. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise. This can include maintaining computer model of the water distribution and sewer collection system. You generally prepare surveys and inspections, collecting and correlating engineering data, and preparing reports, drawings, and calculations. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations in graphics , and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A 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 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.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Engineering Technician I position!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in accounting 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 the applicant 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.