Metropolitan District Commission · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician 1
Hartford,CT,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39.50/hr - $47.41/hr
3+ years expThe Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides essential services including water supply and pollution control to its municipalities. The Engineering Technician 1 position involves performing technical and administrative engineering tasks, including construction inspection, data management, and maintaining records for various utility services.
Non ProfitWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Serve on a construction inspection team. Assists in inspecting construction and assists in preparing manholes, pits and vaults for entry
Maintain records of construction and connections. Compile and prepare reports. Enter, process and retrieve utility services information into a data management system
Inspect and monitor the status of pavement and sidewalk restoration
Marks out work area for the contractor on the basis of the cut sheet
Plans, plots locations, and coordinates the work of contractors
Estimates work area and repair costs based on the type of surface to be repaired
Maintains records relative to the type, size, and reason for cut, location of street and town, and budget account to be charged on behalf of repairs for District forecasting purposes
Enters, processes and retrieves pavement and sidewalk restoration information into a computerized database management system according to established software procedures
Communicates with State and Town officials on pavement and sidewalk restoration and other related matters
Performs in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures; works in small confined spaces and must be trained in confined space entry procedures
Enter, process and retrieve utility services information into a database management system according to established procedures. Issues work orders for Call Before You Dig requests and dispatches staff for emergency repairs
Investigates and reports on District claims against transgressors including vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, vandalism, theft, fraud, and debts
Investigates and reports on claims against the District including vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, damages and employee misconduct
Maintain database of claims
Assist with inspection of CT DEEP permitted wastewater discharge facilities and equipment and maintain customer/facility information and discharge monitoring reports specific to the FOG, MIU/SIU and groundwater discharge programs
Assist Licensed Cross Connection Surveyors
Maintain property survey and device testing data and create regulatory reports
Assist with private property surveys
Coordinate required improvement with contractors
Communicate with Contractor, Town Officials and Customers
Draft standard engineering project plans to scale from notes, sketches and scaled drawings
Conform drafting to District drafting standards and procedures
Research and compile information from a variety of sources to form water and sewer record plans for use within and outside of the organization
Interpret project drafting requirements and conduct additional research to produce the needed level of detail in the drawings
Inspect project areas or facilities to ascertain field conditions or problems, as directed
Prepare and draft as-built plans of water and sewer facilities and related construction
Compile and input utility and geographic information, including information from field inspectors, engineering plans, contractor data, and member town/state projects, into the computerized mapping system according to established procedures
Ensure a quality assurance/quality control peer review process has occurred prior to entering record plans and GIS data
Conduct source material research, including old geographic information data
Serve on a land survey or construction survey team. Cuts brush and clears a line of sight. Assist in locating pipe lines, rights-of-way and property corners and markers. Operate survey transit and other survey instruments, as assigned
Review standard sewer and water construction plans for conformance with District and technical utility services standards. Identify problem areas and determine corrective actions to be taken by developers, and contractors and/or engineers. Coordinate plan revisions with developers
Issue construction permits. Draft permits for plans receiving review approval. Determine special conditions to be attached to permits and drafts language. Coordinate utility services construction and inspections. Perform or coordinate necessary District clerical and technical services
Search land records for titles, descriptions, dimensions, deeds, and encumbrances. Determine property dimensions and other characteristics necessary for assessment of standard and complex properties
Determine ownership of a parcel or lot for which a permit has been requested for water and/or sewer service
Create detailed assessments and caveat maps for proposed sewer and water main extensions; advise District personnel on assessment charges
Review permit agreements for the construction or extension of sewer and water mains for outstanding assessments, connection charges, outlet charges, easements, and encroachments
Review requests for encroachments on District property
Assist with outreach activities for capital improvement projects
Calculate District charges and fees for service connections
Figure cost estimates, connection charges and assessments, and drafts owner-developer agreements; calculate pipe and meter sizes and initiates billings
Perform account maintenance including inputting customer information and creating contracts for services to be provided with accurate billing information
Performs in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures; works in small confined spaces and must be trained in confined space entry procedures
Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use. Cleans and maintains any necessary equipment
Provides customer service both in-person and over the phone
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree plus three (3) years construction, utility, drafting, cartography, or related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills and knowledge for the job
Must have a valid driver's license
Knowledge of surveying and construction inspection principles and practices as applied to basic engineering technician projects
Knowledge of computer technology, as applied to construction inspection
Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints and to inspect utility pipeline construction safely, effectively and efficiently and with firmness and tact
Good knowledge, skill and ability in utility construction methods and plan review
Knowledge of Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority requirements for Call Before You Dig and the required timeframes to complete the utility mark-out
Knowledge of District procedures and processes for documenting claims
Knowledge of CT DEEP wastewater discharge programs and requirements along with typical pretreatment equipment and operation and maintenance requirements
Knowledge of CT DPH Cross Connection Program and requirements
Knowledge of Basic plumbing and electrical work in residential and small commercial buildings
Knowledge of Procurement, contracting and work management standard practices
Knowledge of State and Local Building Codes
Knowledge and understanding of District Ordinances including but not limited to Developer Permit Agreements and Assessments
Knowledge of District Engineering standards and manuals and requirements of those standards
Knowledge of SAP Customer Account Maintenance and basic SAP Billing and Sales and Distribution Contract Creation
Some ability to operate a survey rod, tape, level and survey transit
Some ability to follow land and construction survey procedures, to maintain construction records and to prepare inspection reports
Some ability in mathematics as applied to surveying and related operations
Knowledge of standardized pipe assessment procedures
Good knowledge of mapping technology principles and practices as applied to planimetric, thematic and topographic mapping
Some knowledge of computerized mapping digitizing practices
Ability in oral and written communications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, town officials, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the general public
As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written and practical exam. A passing score of 70 on the written exam is required in order to be referred to a practical exam. Candidates must pass both exams to be considered for an interview with supervision and further point evaluation
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (under 50 pounds)
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc
Company
Metropolitan District Commission
The Metropolitan District (MDC) is a non-profit municipal corporation chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide potable water and sewerage services on a regional basis.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Levesque
Chief Operating Officer
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