Job Responsibilities

• Employee is responsible for civil engineering work and skilled technical work which includes conducting field surveys, inspections and other technical work in conjunction with construction projects within the City rights of way. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.
• Knowledge and experience with automated CADD and GIS programs, water distribution & mgmt. software to input or extract information in support of mapping activities.
• Performs marking of underground utilities and excavations as required by Dig Safe and/or City.
• Records water main & service information; updates and maintains water & hydrant records and information.
• Performs basic field surveys to locate and mark water mains, water services, water service boxes and gate boxes; including the ability to use underground utility locating equipment.
• Provides information regarding water-related utility; calls and log calls to Dig Safe.
• Inspects the installation and construction of water service lines.
• Creates annual CCR and edits web site content.
• Prepares RI DOT permits and traffic plans.
• Aids in the development and preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge and experience with leak detection equipment (i.e., leak correlator, noise loggers, etc.) to identify and locate water leaks.

Job Requirements

• Position requires an Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a trade institution and three to five (3-5) years of experience in construction and/or engineering; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering principles, laws and regulations
• pertinent to position functions, understanding of CADD graphics, construction of roadways, drainage, design and installation, grades, and survey work.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering including design, surveying and drafting.
• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and other personnel, perform multiple tasks, read and interpret plans and blueprints, deal with irate customers, and maintain confidential information.
• Skill in making observations and recording information.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (word, excel, etc.).
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

EEOC:

40HRS Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: 40HRS Staffing is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at 40HRS Staffing are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 40HRS Staffing will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.