Computer Aided Drafting Technician I

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"