Engineering Technician I

Job Title

Assisting in Field Surveys and Inspections for the City's Engineering Department

Job Description

Assists in the performance of field surveys and inspections for the City's Engineering Department; performs related work as required. The primary function of an employee in this class is to assist with field surveys and inspections. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer, City Engineer or Project Manager as assigned. An employee in this class assists with the duties of other employees in the Engineering Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City employees, business owners, government agencies, contractors, engineers, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment and a fieldwork setting with an emphasis on teamwork; work responsibilities include both indoor and outdoor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists in inspections on projects for conformance with plans and specifications;
• Assists in performing routine and construction surveying tasks;
• Reduces field notes;
• Reviews and approves building permits, right-of-way permits and other construction related permits as it pertains to public works;
• Compiles minor documents pertaining to development and construction to be presented to City Council;
• Performs elementary engineering calculations;
• Brings areas of non-compliance to attention of contractor and directs the contractor to remove, repair or replace unacceptable work;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials as requested to become and to remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to all questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment as well as works as a team member;
• Respects the opinion of others and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with employees, supervisors and others;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED, supplemented by course work in civil engineering or related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Possession of a current and valid driver's license.
• Subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Benefits

The City of Caldwell offers a complete benefits package to full-time (30 or more hours per week) employees including health care, dental, vision, PERSI retirement, 401k with City match, deferred compensation plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO). The City is a qualifying employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Number: 202400241

Location: City Hall 205 S 6th Ave Caldwell ID 83605, ID

Salary: $20.72 - $23.38 Hourly

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 06/24/2026

Closing Date: 7/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)