Engineering Technician Lead

Position available with the Water Department, Pipeline Division located at 2409 E. 18th St.
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM
Application Deadline Date: May 27, 2025


Responsibilities

• Utilizes GIS Maps for repairs/replacement, valves and fire hydrants needed for water main shuts.
• Accesses detailed information in GIS maps through the Layers List.
• Accesses and manages work order information through Hansen
• Creates and assigns work orders to contracts.
• Updates information and closes work orders.
• Uses metal detectors to locate Water assets, operating valves and fire hydrants.
• Utilizes knowledge of WSD acceptable materials and types of restraint used for repairs and maintenance of water distribution system.
• Assists contractors with water main shuts.
• Coordinates shut times with our consumers.
• Notifies residential and businesses for water outages.
• Coordinates with Water Supply-SCADA for any transmission main repairs.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations, works beyond the scheduled shift, off hours, inclement weather and is available for on-call duties as needed.
• Engages in physically demanding tasks while using critical thinking to identify solutions to problems.
• Displays initiative and drive to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Utilizes general knowledge of Water Distribution system, the numerous types of existing water assets in service and the appropriate repairs in accordance with KC Water Services Department S.O.I.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years of related and increasingly responsible experience in engineering drawing, mapping, automated mapping, GIS and equipment, CADD, engineering, land survey, construction inspection and related fields; OR high school graduation and 2 years of experience at the level of Engineering Technician and possession of either the Level II Engineering Technology Certification in any Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline as issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); the Land Surveyor in Training as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects; OR the Class B Wastewater Collections System Certification from the Missouri Water Environmental Association; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical as prescribed by the City. Preference given to applicants with two years of underground water utility construction experience, experience in the operation of municipal water distribution systems' and/or possession of an MDNR DS II or III license.


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 accommodations@kcmo.org .

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).

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