Construction Technician

Construction Technician

Salary

$60,001.76 - $63,159.20 Annually

Location

One Government Center, Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00194

Department

Public Utilities

Division

Water Distribution

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs inspection of a variety of construction and repair projects to ensure that work is in conformance with plans and specifications. This includes preparing daily reports, calculations of quantities and other civil engineering duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews plans and specifications for City projects undertaken by private contractors
• Inspects a variety of construction and repair projects to ensure that work is in conformance with plans and specifications including, but not limited to, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, street widening and resurfacing, ditch and culvert work, installation of traffic control devices
• Interprets plans and specification and makes recommendation on minor changes in design as necessary
• Ensures that proper construction materials are used and installed correctly and instructs contractors to make needed corrections and informs supervisors of contractors who fail to comply with instructions
• Prepares inspection reports of materials used and construction progress to be used as basis for partial payments to contractors
• Calculate grades, material quantities, equipment summaries and the necessary testing required for the installation of public utilities
• Maintains accurate "as built" drawings and sketches of project for record
• Coordinates needed testing of materials used in construction projects
• Inspects work performed by private utility companies in the public right-of way to ensure repairs are performed safely and that right of way is restored to its original condition
• Communicates with citizens and contractors concerning construction operations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

knowledge of:

• Methods and materials used in public utility construction work
• Related City and State ordinances and codes
• Efficient utilization of construction equipment
• Mathematics, including geometry and trigonometry
• City and State traffic control regulations for construction and maintenance
• Surveying and drafting
• Bookkeeping and budget principles
• Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• ODOT Construction and Material Specifications and City Construction Standards
• The operation of a laptop and a smartphones

Skill in:

• Evaluating field construction and maintenance situations and in making sound decisions
• Enforcing regulations with firmness and tact
• Dealing effectively with contractors, other City agencies, and the general public
• Reading and interpreting plans and specification
• Maintaining records and preparing reports
• Performing work duties with minimal supervision
• Oral communication

Ability to:

• Prepare reports, gather and classify information about geospatial data.
• Calculate areas, volumes, grades and slopes

REQUIRED EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D) Tests equivalency and three (3) years of field experience in public utility, sidewalk, waterline, or storm and sanitary sewer construction work, of which two (2) years must have involved the physical inspection of those facilities.
• Two (2) additional years of field construction experience may be substituted for one (1) year of inspection experience.
• One (1) year of surveying experience may be substituted for one (1) year of construction experience.
• An Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related area may be substituted for one (1) year of construction or inspection experience.
• No more than one (1) year of inspection experience is substitutable.

Additional or Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license

PREFERRED EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, and sit. The employee will constantly walk. The position will require the employee to drive a company owned vehicle to various job sites. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is continuously indoors during the winter months when construction is not present. The employee is constantly outdoor during construction season; The employee will have to travel to multiple worksites very frequently. This position requires extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Construction Technician (3953)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

01

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above
• Other

03

How many years of field experience do you have in public utility, sidewalk, waterline, or storm and sanitary sewer construction work?

• Five (5) or more years of experience
• Four (4) but less than Five (5) years of experience
• Three (3) but less than Four (4) years of experience
• Two (2) but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than (1) year of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have in the physical inspection of public utilities, sidewalks, waterlines, or storm and sanitary sewer construction works?

• Three (3) or more years of experience
• Two (2) but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience

05

How many years of experience do you have in surveying?

• Three (3) or more years of experience
• Two (2) but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience

Required Question

Employer City of Toledo

Address One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone 419-245-1500

Website http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/