CAD Drafter II

Essential Function:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, base-mapping, GIS and layering, fundamental knowledge of Outside Plant, running line, conduit and cable design for copper, fiber optics, coax, manholes, hand holes, Make-Ready Engineering and poles (aerial and underground).
• A thorough understanding/ experience in the Outside Plant telecom industry, public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.
• Knowledgeable in city, county, state and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits (e.g., UPRR, Caltrans, etc.), easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired.
• Must be able to interact with the local municipalities, Telco engineers and construction/maintenance forces to acquire OSP Records, ICGS, Assessor Maps, map info, AIS and Construction Prints.
• Site surveys, translating field notes to develop and update conduit/ cable engineering design drawings in AutoCAD.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
• Up to 2 years of related experience
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• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient in MS Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Experience reading blue prints, conduit prints and floor plans.
• Experience reading permits
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills for interfacing with different work groups internally or externally
• Be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter
• Looking for someone with experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power Point
• Advanced computer skills or CADD or drafting experience a plus
• NDS design experience a PLUS

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended period of time while viewing a computer monitor and performing various desk work
• Dexterity of hands and reaching to operate keyboard/calculator and file documents
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 lbs
• Vision requires eyesight sufficiently strong enough to permit extended close work and normal color perception
• Hearing and speaking in order to exchange information