Drafting Technician B
Syracuse, NY, US, 13202
About us
About the Position:
We are presently seeking to hire a Drafting Technician B for an opening in Syracuse, NY. In addition to a starting wage of $36.67 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more. Under direct supervision, to do drafting and elementary detailing involving no original design of plans and drawings for construction projects of all types, and of diagrams, maps and records, and perform such duties as:
- Prepare finished drawings including diagrams, maps and records prepared by others;
- Develop simple drawings, parts of drawings and details from complete information assembled from various sources;
- Revise existing drawings, maps and tracings in accordance with sketches or corrected prints prepared by others;
- Assist in updating as-built drawings for complex additions and retirements of gas facilities, Scan final construction documents as needed.
- Assist in ordering materials for construction
- Assist in the taking of field measurements of existing facilities for design purposes
Job Qualifications:
- AAS Degree in applicable Engineering Technology or equivalent
- Training in mechanical drawing
- Ability to use drafting software in a skillful manner
- Basic knowledge of projection and view development procedure
- Must pass Technician Occupations aptitude test
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Nearest Major Market: Syracuse