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Drafting Technician III - DPW
City of Detroit
Dept of Public Works
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$45,600 - $50,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves creating detailed engineering drawings, maps, and designs using computer tools, while also guiding junior staff in the process.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in technical drafting who enjoys working with technology and mentoring others in a public works setting.
The role supports city infrastructure projects in Detroit, requiring precision and teamwork.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma or GED with drafting coursework, preferably two years of advanced training
- Three years of experience in drafting and related work
- Proficiency in computer-assisted drafting and design (CADD) equipment
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
- Ability to train and oversee less experienced drafting technicians
- Experience with digitizer boards, digital plotting equipment, and CADD network administration
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, performs the more difficult and complex drafting work involved in the preparation of engineering drawings, maps, graphs and other pictorial representations.
Requirements
Prepares or modifies elementary design and layouts of limited scope, based on engineering principles and practices gained from experience and close association with an engineering activity.Assists with the training and oversight of less experienced drafting technicians engaged in the preparation of preliminary or detailed engineering drawings, maps, charts, graphs or other drawings used for illustrative presentation of data.Drafts preliminary or detailed designs or drawings utilizing computer assisted drafting and design (CADD) equipment, or freehand.Uses digitizer board to prepare or modify digital maps of infrastructure, property and engineering designs.Uses digital plotting equipment to produce maps, charts and drawings.Assists with tasks related to CADD network administration.Searches reference materials and office records for information pertinent to assignments.Computes statistical measures.Reproduces blueprints and drawings.Issues assignments and reviews work in progress and upon completion to ensure work standards are followed.
Advises on views, suitability and neatness of drawings.Monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress of employees.Provides on the job training in the use of CADD hardware and software.
Qualifications High School graduation or GED with coursework in drafting and preferably completion of two years of advanced training in drafting.
Three years of experience in drafting and related work.Valid State of Michigan Operator (Driver) License.Evaluation PlanComputerized Test: 70%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
Additional Information
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