Construction Specialist REQ #1332

The City of Overland Park Kansas • Overland Park, KS • 5h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13480240

Construction Specialist(Job Id 1263)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 06/10/2025 Salary: Negotiable USD

Description

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Construction Specialist position available in the Public Works Department.

Summary:

Performs major repair work on city infrastructure requiring advanced level knowledge of standard construction and repair techniques for curbs,

sidewalks, retaining walls, stormwater piping and structures. Conducts work using advance level skill in metal welding, carpentry, cement finishing,

masonry and structural concrete placement. Operates various @types of power tools, hand tools and moderately heavy equipment. Works

independently, as part of a crew or as a crew leader overseeing the work of assigned support staff. Responsible for working effectively and

performing work that meets assigned work quality and productivity objectives. Participates in emergency response assignments, such as snow

plowing, as required.

Responsibilities:

Constructs, replaces or makes repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs, ditch liners, bridge decks and retaining walls. Reads and accurately follows

assigned design plans and specifications. Develops work plans that effectively schedules the use and order quantity of material, labor and

equipment.

Performs masonry repair on concrete inlets, stone walls or other cement block structures. Uses qualified knowledge of masonry and masonry

materials to identify repair needs and plan out appropriate corrective action. Coordinates the purchasing and delivery of materials and equipment

to the job site. Coordinates the assignment of support personnel through the Stormwater Supervisor.

Performs skilled carpentry work to construct concrete forms, build or repair landscape timber retaining walls, build or repair wood fencing, repair

storage buildings, construct storage shelves and other similar wood items.

Performs skilled placement and finishing of concrete. Maintains advanced level knowledge of concrete placement methods, finishing techniques,

curing procedures and crack control joint placement for sidewalks, curbs and slabs. Understands basic concrete chemistry. Orders correct mixes of

concrete and ensures that delivered concrete contains the correct water cement ratio, air entrainment and admixture appropriate for weather

conditions and @type of concrete placement.

Operates a skid steer or small tracked backhoe to remove and dispose of job site debris and/or excavate and remove soil. Operates stationary and

portable truck mounted welding equipment and air gas cutting torches. Uses hand tools and hand held power tools such as skill saws, drills and soil

compactors. Establishes elevations and grade lines using a carpenter\'s or surveyor\'s level. Uses concrete finishing tools including darbies, floats,

trowels, edgers and finishing brooms.

Performs minor plumbing repairs such as repairing damaged sprinkler systems or replacing faucet washers.

Constructs and makes repairs to metal such as steel handrails, culvert pipes, chain link fences and other such items. Uses oxygen/acetylene cutting

torches, welders and other equipment as required. Repairs metal guard rails as assigned.

Inspects contracted repair work as assigned. Operates hand held cameras, enters data into electronic tablets and/or fills out paper formwork to

document and report on observed work deficiencies. Effectively communicates with contractors and stormwater supervisors to ensure defective

work is corrected.

Assists as directed in performing minor repair and fabrication of metal appurtenances on vehicles and equipment.

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Serves as the crew leader when assigned. Prepares work schedules and plans for assigned inspection projects.

Responsible for organizing job resource needs and coordinating proposed work plans with the Stormwater Supervisor. Oversees that performed

inspection work follows assigned safety procedures and policies. Guides the work of assigned support staff. Provides task assignments, trains and

mentors others in the use of inspection equipment, verifies work quality, monitors work performance and provides status updates to the

Stormwater Supervisor.

Responds to job site questions from citizens. Coordinates resolution of job site complaints and/or work restrictions such as access limitations,

unsafe underground work conditions and unforeseen need of specialized equipment.

Participates in snow and ice control as assigned. Operates commercial vehicles including single or tandem axle snow plowing equipment.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance,

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