Construction Technician

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

Job summary

City of Cleveland is conducting a Construction Technician Examination OPEN (CS2026-102) in Ohio. Applications are open 08/14/2026 through 08/31/2026 with a salary of $21.01–$28.01 per hour.

The position involves performing routine technical work in civil engineering under supervision and related duties as required. Minimum qualifications include: a high school diploma or GED, an associate’s degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related field, one year of related experience, and a valid

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related field

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.

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.)

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.

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.