Description
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
About the Department
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
Position and Duties
(Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)
- Performs complex materials field sampling and laboratory testing conforming to stringent test procedures established by ASTM, CALTRANS, or AASHTO.
- Materials tested include Portland Cement Concrete, Hot Mix Asphalt, aggregate, soil, and other construction materials.
- Prepares detailed materials test reports and engineering reports for construction projects.
- Performs lab facility testing for equipment maintenance, replacement, calibrations, and upgrading.
- Understands plans and specifications to ensure proper testing requirements and standards.
- Assists in Geotechnical Operations.
- Develops and implements traffic control plans for field/geo operations.
- Research record drawing information, parcel maps, and record of surveys.
- Prepares topographic maps showing the existing conditions of a project site which will be referenced by the designers as they prepare the improvement plans.
- Protects the location of existing monuments which are used to determine the alignment of streets, property lines, etc.
- Prepares layout of the proposed improvements during the construction phase such that a contractor can build them in the correct location.
- Performs field investigations.
- Reviews sewer video inspection data.
- Interprets survey data, utility, and engineering plans. Prepares construction plans (using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD) and specifications.
- Assists in the construction management tasks.
- Reviews material specifications and submittal and analyze test results.
- Performs basic engineering calculations.
- Performs quantity take-off and prepare cost estimates.
- Review and issue permits for construction activities within the public right-of-way, which includes driveway/sidewalk, sewer lateral connections, utility trench and other public encroachment applications.
- Respond to general Public Works customer inquiries through telephone, email messages, and in-person or virtual counter visits.
- Coordinate with Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement in the review of building permit applications and plan check appointments.
- Review building permit applications for Public Works clearances, such as onsite grading/drainage work, flood hazard, geological hazard, and public street improvement requirements.
How to Apply
To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.
Job Announcement URL- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5346877/engineering-technician-i-ii?keywords=engineering%20technician&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs