Career Opportunities: Computer Aided Drafting Technician I (15667)
Requisition ID 15667 - Posted 08/20/2026 - Function (1)
OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING
DATES POSTED: 08/20 - 09/20/2026
Job Title:
Computer Aided Drafting Technician I
Entry Wage:
$26.77
Division:
Engineering Design
Standard Wage:
$33.46
Schedule:
Full-Time
Shift:
Mon-Fri; 1st Shift
Reports To:
Supervisor, Drafting
Job Code:
10045
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction and create as-built drawings utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) and field data. This includes researching records for information. The CAD Technician I must successfully complete all training and proficiencies prior to the end of a thirty-two (32) month training period, in order to be recommended for advancement to the position of CAD Technician II.
Education
- Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) plus minimum two (2) years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience as indicated below. or
- Required - Associate's Degree or a certificate from a college or trade, vocation or technical school indicating completion of a computer-aided drafting and/or design course of study, or the equivalent.
- Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work.
- Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work.
Minimum Requirements
- Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details.
- Preferred - Recent AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, within the last two (2) years.
- Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work and/or work-related experience.
- Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work and/or work-related experience.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
- Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation, with AutoCAD being preferred, and ability to translate communicated information onto CAD drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)
- Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
- Ability to accept written and verbal instruction; revise and update CAD drawings in collaboration with engineers.
- High attention to detail.
- Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
- Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).
- Proficiency in operating various specialized software and office equipment including, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and communication systems.
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.
- Ability to work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision, independently and in a team environment.
Essential Functions
- Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.
- Prepare layouts and CAD drawings for gas and water main construction from instructions, marked prints and sketches, as requested.
- Learn the District's CAD standards, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal CAD skills.
- Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, report discrepancies/variances found and facilitate changes as directed.
- Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.
- Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.
- Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, CAD Technician II.
- Prepare detailed as-built drawings utilizing GPS and field data, along with populating associated completion reports, and revise permanent records.
Required for All Jobs
- Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
- Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Move/Traverse - Rarely
- Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly
- Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
- Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
- Ascend/Descend - N/A
- Balancing - N/A
- Position Self/Stooping - Rarely
- Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
- Position Self/Crouching - Rarely
- Position Self/Crawling - N/A
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Rarely
- Feeling - N/A
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Coordination - Frequently
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.
Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement
Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.
- Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position
An Equal Opportunity Employer "Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"
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