Engineering Technician (seasonal)

Job Description:

Engineering Technician (seasonal)

Description

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Public Works Department, Operations Division
Pay Range: $22.61-$34.48 per hour
Work Location: 4721 Coal Mine Road
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Interview Contact: Monisha Smith, 513-6954
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Inspect City sidewalk, driveway, and curb improvement projects to ensure construction meets KCMO standards and specifications, helping protect public safety and City assets.
• Oversee construction activities on job sites from start to finish, monitoring contractor performance and directing corrections when work does not meet requirements.
• Review warranties and project documentation to reduce liability and ensure long-term quality of completed work.
• Answer contractor questions regarding City standards, specifications, and project manuals to support efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Maintain field notes and assist with surveying documentation, including lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, and monuments, and prepare special reports as required.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding project status, compliance, and impacts, and perform snow removal on a residential route during winter months.

What success looks like

• Sidewalk and related infrastructure projects are completed safely, correctly, and in compliance with City standards.
• Contractors address issues promptly, reducing rework and delays.
• Field notes, reports, and documentation are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Construction sites remain safe for workers and the public.
• Residents receive clear, professional responses to questions and concerns.

What you get

• Stable public-sector employment with long-term job security.
• Field-based work with variety from day to day.
• Opportunities to build inspection, construction oversight, and public works experience.

Why this role matters
Safe, accessible sidewalks are essential to neighborhood mobility and quality of life. This role ensures City construction projects meet standards, protect residents, and deliver lasting infrastructure improvements. Your work directly supports public safety, accessibility, and responsible use of public funds.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• High school graduation.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).