Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician
(Job Opening ID #513608)
The seasonal position is available with KCMO’s Public Works Department, Capital Projects Division, 4721 Coal Mine Rd. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Utilizes a computer-aided drafting and design system to create, modify, delete, transfer, copy, store and plot graphic and data files in the preparation of drawings and other related engineering data. Prepares street plans, profiles, and cross-sections for the grading, paving, and curbing of municipal streets. Draws appropriate drainage structures and calculates and locates these structures. Prepares calculations of quantities and cost estimates. Prepares renderings of preliminary construction plans As-built plans, details, and final plans for modifications of existing building structures. Creates standards for street improvements, reinforcing specifications for concrete construction and pavement, plans and profiles for street improvements, striping plans, street widening, and median removal plans, general layout and drainage plans, and similar tasks. Reduces field notes, and plots preliminary drawings, including property lines and existing utilities after engineers layout proposed projects on preliminary drawings. Completes details such as special manholes, fire hydrants, water main locations, type and size, water service details, and sanitary service connections on finished plans. Assists in the keeping of field notes indicating lines, angles, distances, traverses, benchmarks, monuments, and stakes as well as & quot;as built" details of size, location, and elevations of public works facilities; make sketches, prior to additional survey work or as a guide to drafters and engineering designers. Creates and maintains water distribution maps of the metropolitan areas. Makes detailed drawings of manhole covers, frames, and catch basins. Details street intersections, showing the location of valves, fire hydrants, water mains, and their sizes; building locations, and other surface features. Inspects work of water, wastewater, stormwater, bridge, street, and boulevard construction contractors for conformance with specifications as to the quality, material, and workmanship, and for compliance with ordinances and regulations as directed. Checks for quality, material, and workmanship involving the laying of airport runways, aprons, and related appurtenances, public buildings, and facilities. Inspects and checks foundations, structures, electrical, plumbing, and related mechanical systems. Investigates and prepares special reports as required. Inspects, measures, and condemns sidewalks, driveways, and curbs; explaining why repair or replacement is necessary. Performs related duties as required. 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. Preference for sidewalk construction experience. Salary Range: $16.64-$26.86/hour. Application Deadline Date: August 16, 2021. Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.