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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Assistant in the Public Works department.  We are seeking a team-oriented individual with demonstrated analytical and project management skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  The accomplished engineering professional should possess excellent judgment, and be able to address challenges with confidence and professionalism. Under general supervision, the Engineering Assistant will perform routine technical engineering work in the research, design, review and construction of public and private infrastructure improvements and water and wastewater utility projects, and perform related duties as required.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assists with specification writing and preparation, prepares plans and work orders, and calculates cost estimates for various engineering projects
• Coordinates engineering projects between contractors and the City; enforces City codes and standards on engineering projects
• Performs plan checks to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications
• Analyzes materials and design data submitted to the City; checks and analyzes environmental impact reports
• Responds to inquiries from developers, contractors and the public concerning engineering problems, traffic, and public safety
• Performs complex engineering calculations, field inspections for various engineering projects, and field survey work
• Reviews traffic and transportation elements of environmental impact reports and major developments for compliance with City policies, rules and regulations
• Records installation and removal of traffic signs and striping
• Provides engineering data and cost estimates for the City budget

The City of Thousand Oaks has a terrific job opportunity in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains and related structures
• Perform heavy manual labor in the removal, repair and finish of concrete and asphalt work
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance and construction equipment, including hand and power tools and light, medium and heavy motorized equipment
• Conduct traffic control when working in traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites
• Maintain accurate records of work performed

Note: Work Schedule – 4/40 (Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Performs after-hours emergency work as needed and on-call duties on a rotating basis.

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