Construction Engineering Tech - Public Works

Hutchgov; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hutchinson is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician to inspect public and privately funded city-wide improvement projects under the Construction Manager. You will perform advanced field inspections, topographic surveys, land retracements and construction staking with strong mechanical, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, five+ years of public works or construction experience, and a valid Kansas driver's license; KDOT

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five or more years of public works or construction experience required.
• Basic understanding of surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction of street improvements, bridges, storm drains, and utility systems.
• Interprets construction plans, specifications and detail sheets.
• Inspects pipe laying for alignment, grade, joints and materials.
• Uses standard survey principles to survey city projects.
• Reviews detour plans, haul routes, and erosion control plans.
• Keeps logs, records and as-builts; prepares reports as needed.
• Reviews and recommends solutions to construction issues and site conditions.
• Coordinates construction survey, soil and material testing and related services.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Indeed and other 3rd party application sites may strip many of the questions that are required to be answered, and this will hold up the hiring procedure.

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who work to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If this interests you and you have the appropriate skill set, you may be a great addition to our Public Works/Engineering team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

Under the direction and supervision of the Construction Manager, the Construction Engineering Technician inspects construction of all types of publicly and privately funded city-wide improvement projects and watches for public safety. Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to independently perform advanced field engineering inspections. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and strong communication, technical, and organizational skills. Additional responsibilities include performing topographic surveys, land retracements, and construction staking. Employees in this job classification routinely exercise interpretative judgement within prescribed standards and procedures with significant opportunity for discretion and independent action.

Job Duties:

• Inspects the construction of street improvements (i.e. paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, etc.), bridges, storm drains and boxes, underground utility systems including lift stations, reservoirs, pressure stations, force mains, parks, grading and public and private street systems.
• Interprets construction plans, specifications, and detail sheets.
• Inspects pipe laying for alignment, grade, jointing, fittings and materials.
• Inspects subgrade and base grade from compaction, alignment, grades and materials.
• Uses standard survey principles to survey city projects.
• Reviews detour plans, haul routes, and erosion control plans.
• Maintains logs, records, record drawings (as-builts), office filing.
• Keeps miscellaneous records and prepares reports as needed.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the Construction Inspection Supervisor for the solution of special construction issues and site conditions.
• Schedules and makes arrangements for construction survey, soil and material testing, and other services or materials; Conducts a variety of tests on new facilities.
• Assists in the development of technical reports by completing research and gathering applicable supporting data.

Qualifications:

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Post-secondary education in similar or related field is preferred.

Experience:

Five or more years of public works and/or construction experience is required. Basic understanding of surveying is preferred.

Certificates/License:

Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license. KDOT certifications are highly desirable. Must obtain KDOT Basic Inspection certification within one year of hire.

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work, and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.