Tony Hanson

Position: Engineering Technician
Department: Public Works – Engineering
Reports To: Director Of Public Works
Revision Date: January 2004
Supervision: Seasonal Help
FLSA: Non-Exempt

EDUCATION
Rasmussen Business School, Mankato, Minnesota – Accounting Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS
Aggregate 1 & 2
PCC 1 & 2
HMA 1

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, serves as the City’s representative on project sites for the inspection of water, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, paving, sidewalks and other public and private improvements. Work requires independent judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and proceeding with projects to completion with minimum supervision. Assists in the management and administration of Capital Improvement Projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Inspects private development (subdivision) construction within the City.
• Inspects ACC & PCC paving projects, including testing of materials for air entrapment, slump and collecting samples for compliance tests. Checks for proper placement of reinforcement steel check forms for elevation and location.
• Observes sub grade preparation for paving, including compaction activities, cutting/filling to plan elevation and observation of testing using preferred method for checking soil densities.
• Inspects sanitary projects, including checks for line & grade, materials quality, proper bedding and backfill procedures and pipe connections. Observes air test, manhole (deflection) test and manhole leakage test. Performs weir infiltration test of truck lines.
• Inspects storm sewer projects, including pipe and structures such as intakes, manholes and box culverts. Checks for line and grade, jointing of pipe, material quality, steel placement and forms used for structures. Tests concrete if using PCC poured on site (air test and slump).
• Inspects water projects, including material quality, proper bedding, backfill procedures, pipe connections, proper fire hydrant installation and service connections.
• Relates to general public, contractors, consulting engineers and their staff as well as other government agencies on a daily basis. Records ongoing and proposed projects.
• Maintains a daily record of all inspections including time, type of work inspected and on which project.
• Prepares and files “as built” plans for maintenance of permanent record.
• Reviews plans submitted by consulting engineers and utilities to ensure conformance with established requirements.
• Creates and reviews intermediate and final pay estimates quantities for projects.
• Prepares and reviews punch lists for final acceptance of projects or occupancy permits.
• Reviews all storm water pollution prevention plans and inspects on a regular basis all construction areas within the City for erosion control.
• Operates City vehicle to and from and around sites to perform City duties.
• Operates computer utilizing word processing and spreadsheets.
• Provides oversight/direction to contract employees and Public Works staff.
• Aids in snow removal.
• Performs surveying duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.