Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assigns, supervises and monitors work; instructs and assists subordinate personnel including trades personnel and technicians.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of District facility operations and maintenance personnel; inspects District facilities, operations and equipment; investigates operating problems and sewer system control problems; assists in creating work orders.
• Assists engineers in the supervision and inspection of construction work including testing of new equipment and systems, and the enforcement of District specifications and safety requirements; monitors construction schedules; assists in the review of contract submittals; serves as a liaison in communicating engineering requirements to contractors; documents daily contractor activity and prepares related correspondence.
• Inspects and tests sanitary sewer construction/rehabilitation of a complex nature; inspects installation of green infrastructure and stormwater detention facilities.
• Responds to questions about specific issued Watershed Management Ordinance permits and facilitates closeout of permits.
• Assists in planning and directing biosolids receiving, drying and shipping operations; monitors activities and site conditions; determines and records truck and material weight information.
• Monitors equipment and supply needs; prepares purchase orders and requisitions to maintain parts inventory.
• Retrieves, microfilms, duplicates, checks, codes and files departmental records; copies and archives contract plans; maintains filing system for records retrieval.
• Establishes and/or checks survey information.
• Prepares cost estimates; reviews, approves and records payment information.
• Performs standard tests and checks; makes routine checks on data; assembles and evaluates data; prepares various technical reports and maintains records.

• Assists engineers in carrying out various technical or administrative duties such as preparing drawings, contract tracking and cataloging, recording technical information and drafting charts and exhibits.
• Reviews underground utility protection systems such as JULIE, DIGGER (Chicago 811) and UOC to protect District facilities.
• Assists with training of Engineering Technician IIIs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Positions in this classification involve a combination of office work and work in the field. Office work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment including computers.  Field work is performed outside the office and may involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors.  May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system. May involve working in close proximity to or in conjunction with construction activities and heavy equipment. May include confined space entry.

• Considerable knowledge of geometry, college algebra and trigonometry.
• Considerable knowledge of field surveying and related computations.
• Considerable knowledge of engineering measuring devices, instruments, laboratory and sampling equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of GPS and GIS.
• Considerable knowledge of construction management and construction technology.
• Some knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of wastewater engineering.
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Skill in using computer software such as Word, Excel, mapping software, as well as email and meetings applications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications. 
• Ability to use engineering transits and levels.
• Ability to make working drawings from rough drafts or notes.
• Ability to supervise construction work to enforce conformity with plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• One year of service with the District as an Engineering Technician III.
• Civil service status as an Engineering Technician III.