Engineering Technician - City of Sioux Falls

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $27.13 - $29.46 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday October 23, 2024

JOB SUMMARY  

The City of Sioux Falls is currently seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to join our Sanitary Sewer team. As a Sanitary Sewer Engineering Technician, you will assist in the planning, design, and management of the City’s sanitary sewer systems. Your knowledge and experience working with or on sanitary sewer infrastructure and projects and working in GIS will be essential for analyzing spatial data, improving system efficiency, and contributing to project success. Your role will involve working closely with engineers and project managers to ensure sanitary sewer projects meet regulatory standards and community needs. If you have a strong background in engineering and a commitment to innovative solutions and enjoy working as a team, we invite you to apply and contribute to the many exciting projects in our sanitary program and to shaping the future of Sioux Falls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduation from high school or GED certification and completion of a two- (2-) year course in engineering technology; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

OUR CULTURE 

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,300 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments. 

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work. 

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.  

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.

• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.  Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family. 

• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year. 

• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year. 

• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.