Job Description
Title : CAD Technician
Location : Chicago, IL
Hire Type : Contract to hire
Overview :
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform electronic locates to measure utility depths
- Conduct constructability reviews of preliminary design drawings
- Document and photograph existing site conditions
- Perform field notations using various methods
- Represent the company during preconstruction meetings
- Understand rights-of-way, easements, parcels, and private property rights
- Coordinate with project teams to assist in problem resolution
- Communicate effectively with homeowners and business owners, using de-escalation tactics
- when needed
- Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience :
2+ years of prior, relevant field or office work experience.Must be local to project work and available during normal business hours.In addition to a valid State Driver’s License, applicants must have a safe driving record as definedby Company policy.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Proficiency in utility locating equipment, AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and Google EarthRead and interpret engineering plans, maps, and utility drawingsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and efficiently in remote environmentsQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.