Engineer Technician

CITY OF ELKHART

– JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
POSITION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
DIVISION: ENGINEERING
STATUS: FULL-TIME
CATEGORY: UP TO 60,600
FLSA : NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

PROJECT MANAGER
DATE:2026

CITY OF ELKHART

– JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
POSITION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
DIVISION: ENGINEERING
STATUS: FULL-TIME
CATEGORY: UP TO 60,600
FLSA : NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

PROJECT MANAGER
DATE:2026

• The Engineering Technician performs inspections of Public Works and private construction projects to ensure all work performed and materials used meet project specification requirements, review plans and other documents, and complete various related office duties and other work as assigned.

• Inspects storm, sanitary, water main projects, and all construction work performed within the public right-of-way.
• Performs final inspection of connection to City of Elkhart sanitary sewer system and water system.
• Performs data collection, site inspection, and complaint responses for the City’s ADA program.
• Updates maps and records for historical data and GIS implementation by others.
• Assists managing the City’s sewer insurance program.
• Reviews site plans, applications, and supporting documents.
• Permit and inspect residential driveway construction, excavation permits, right-of-way permits, other related questions
• Conducts various inspections, as required.
• Answers questions and complaints from the public in person and over the telephone.

• Associate or Bachelor degree in construction technology desirable, with a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years’ technical experience or training in general engineering, surveying, and construction practices is desirable.
  
  Experience in AutoCAD, ESRI GIS, and Microsoft Office is desirable.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to inspect construction projects with confident display of practical inspector skills on a consistent basis.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of surveying
• Knowledge of principles and practices of water, sewer, street, drainage, and sidewalk construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions.

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
• Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and have increased contact with the public.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and verbally give or demonstrate work instructions.
• Incumbent is walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, pushing and pulling daily.
• Does heavy lifting (30 lbs. minimum) when performing some duties.
• Operates various tools and equipment which require extreme concentration and considerable use of dexterity.

• Work is performed mostly in 40-hour work with the possibility of some hours outside of standard office hours or overtime required.
• Incumbent is required to work outside in all kinds of weather, is exposed to potential dangers of traffic, deep excavations, health and safety hazards of using various tools and equipment, as well as potential hazards of working around heavy equipment.

• The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
• Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.

• The person assigned to this position is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job…