Drafter

The ideal candidate is training for advancement to Senior Draftsman and under general direction uses computer-aided drafting skills to prepare sketches, diagrams, single line job drawings, job maps and when required, makes field checks in connection with such maps.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Interprets and maps verbal and written instructions, rough sketches, and data collected by Engineers, Planners, Estimators or Surveyors.
- Consults standard maps of cities, subdivision plats, railroads and highways in connection with the preparation of new maps for plotting distribution lines and facilities.
- Reproduces maps and revises maps as changes occur and maintains up to date distribution maps of Electric and Gas systems.
- From data provided, prepares base maps for job drawings.
- May engage in the operation and care of printers, plotters, copy machines and miscellaneous minor maintenance of equipment.
- May assist in occasional reducing of field survey notes and field checking. May be required to make mechanical and architectural drawings.
- May perform clerical work related to the Drafting Department. Performs other related duties as may be required by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

- The employee must possess an aptitude for the work, a working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and mathematics, including geometry.
- Some knowledge of utility operation is desirable.
- May be required to pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering these qualifications.

To apply, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME IN MS WORD FORMAT and reference Job ID #5767. We look forward to working with you!