Construction Technician

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CMSD Preference Credit

Veterans’ Preference

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Construction Technician for examination duties. The incumbent will perform routine technical work in civil engineering under supervision, and will assist in related assignments as needed.

A high school diploma or GED and an associate degree in civil/construction engineering are required, with at least one year of related experience and a valid Ohio driver's license. Applicants should prepare to upload required documents and note open/close dates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or closely related field required.
• One year of related experience required.
• Ohio driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs routine technical work in civil engineering and related duties as required.
• Supports field and drafting activities as part of the civil/construction engineering team.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN Examination

(OPEN) CS2026-102

Application Open Date: 08/14/2026

Application Close Date: 08/31/2026

SALARY: $21.01 - $28.01 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties

Under immediate supervision, does routine work of a technical nature in civil engineering. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate's Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or trade school is required. One year of full time paid directly related experience in the Civil/Construction Engineering, Drafting, or Surveying field is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. (Substitution: Two years of directly related experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to [e-mail] and include the Job Title in the email.

Supplemental Information

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT: An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc.…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.